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CRRAN Condemns Dele Farotimi’s Detention, Appeals to Chief Judge of Nigeria Over Courts’ Violation of Human Rights

The Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), a prominent human rights group in Nigeria, has condemned the arrest, detention, and remand of lawyer Dele Farotimi, calling it unconstitutional and a direct violation of citizens’ rights. The organization, led by President Olu Omotayo, issued a statement on Wednesday demanding Farotimi’s immediate release and warning that […]

Femi Falana Criticizes Nigerian Government for Prosecuting #EndBadGovernance Protesters

Femi Falana, a well-known human rights lawyer and activist, has spoken out against the Nigerian government for prosecuting individuals who participated in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. He described this action as a “disgrace to Nigeria” and strongly condemned the government’s treatment of citizens who were simply exercising their constitutional right to protest. In a statement […]

US Supreme Court Stops Citizens’ Right to Sue Over Foreign Spouses’ Visa Denials

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that American citizens cannot sue the government over visa denials for their foreign spouses. This decision means that the U.S. government can deny entry to non-citizen spouses without providing an explanation, without violating the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled in the case […]