Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticism

By FARNOUSH AMIRI

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has sued the Trump administration over U.S. sanctions imposed on her last year for her criticism of Israel’s policies during the war with Hamas in Gaza, saying the penalties violate the First Amendment.

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