Student Protester Arrested During U.S. Citizenship Interview

Columbia University student protester arrested during final interview to become a U.S. citizen and is held in a Vermont detention center.

Deportation of 2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen to Honduras

A 2-year-old U.S. citizen and her mother were deported to Honduras without proper due process, sparking concerns about the child's rights. The child's mother, a Honduran national, had been ordered to be removed from the U.S. The child's father, a U.S. resident, sought custody of her after the mother's detention.

Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas in Gaza

Three Israeli hostages, including a U.S. citizen, were released by Hamas after more than 15 months in captivity in Gaza. The release is part of a multiphase deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar.

Russian-born U.S. Citizen Sentenced for Espionage in Russia

Russian-born U.S. citizen Eugene Spector sentenced to 15 years in jail in Russia for espionage, in addition to a previous bribery conviction. Details of the espionage charges were not made public. U.S. State Department is monitoring the situation.

U.S. Citizen Sentenced to 13 Years in Russian Prison for Drug Trafficking

U.S. citizen Michael Travis Leake has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian prison on drug trafficking charges. The case involves accusations of organizing a drug trafficking business involving young people.

Arrest of Wall Street Journal Reporter in Russia on Espionage Charges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich remains in jail on espionage charges in Russia until at least late June. The U.S. government has declared him wrongfully detained, and his employer denies the allegations.

Russia Arrests U.S. Citizen for Treason

A dual citizen of Russia and the United States has been arrested by the F.S.B. on accusations of committing state treason by raising funds for Ukraine, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted.