Sanctioned UN human rights investigator’s family sues Trump administration
The Hill
by Ryan ManciniFebruary 26, 2026
The family of a sanctioned United Nations human rights investigator on Wednesday sued the Trump administration for sanctioning her over her criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, arguing that the sanctions violate her First Amendment rights. U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s husband, Massimiliano Cali, filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Washington. They argued…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/26/2026