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Judge Sues U.S. Over Political Sanctions | Edmonton News
A Canadian judge from Winnipeg, Kimberly Prost, is suing the U.S. government after President Trump imposed crippling sanctions on her for her work on a case involving American troops in Afghanistan—sanctions that block her from using credit cards or buying online. She and two other judges argue the move attacks judicial independence and is politically motivated retaliation. Her legal team calls the sanctions arbitrary and abusive, designed to pressure judges into favorable rulings. The U.S. hasn’t responded yet. Canada, which previously supported international justice causes, is being…
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