Britain's High Court ruled Friday that the government illegally banned the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that immigration agents appeared to have lied about a recent shooting in Minneapolis. These developments come as Venezuela debates a sweeping amnesty for political prisoners, a Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote, and the DHS faces a potential shutdown amid a standoff over immigration enforcement.
The High Court's decision regarding Palestine Action, which was outlawed by the government, deemed the ban unlawful. However, the ban will remain in place pending another hearing as the government prepares an appeal, according to The Associated Press. The ruling came after the court reviewed the government's decision to classify the group as a terrorist organization.
In Minneapolis, two federal immigration agents involved in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant last month appear to have made untruthful statements, according to a DHS spokesperson. The agents have been placed on administrative leave after a joint review by ICE and the Department of Justice revealed inconsistencies in their sworn testimony.
Meanwhile, in Venezuela, discussions are underway regarding a sweeping amnesty for political prisoners. Relatives of political prisoners have voiced their support, hoisting banners outside the National Assembly.
In Virginia, the Supreme Court cleared the way for a special election on April 21, where voters will decide on congressional redistricting before the November elections. This ruling is a boost for Democrats' efforts to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts.
Adding to the complexities, the Department of Homeland Security is set to shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday due to an impasse between the White House and congressional Democrats over immigration enforcement reforms. This potential shutdown marks the third funding lapse of the current Congress and the second in less than six months, according to Time. The standoff centers on Democrats' demands for new guardrails on agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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