US Congressional lawmakers have lamented the treatment of students, Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk, being detained by US immigration authorities.

The students are being kept in detention for their pro-Palestinian activism.

The lawmakers described the US government’s action as a “national disgrace” as they visited the two facilities in Louisiana where each are being held.

Addressing the press after the visit on Tuesday, Louisiana congressman, Troy Carter, said, “We stand firm with them in support of free speech.

“They are frightened, they’re concerned, they want to go home.”

The students, Öztürk doing his PhD at Tufts University and Khalil, a graduate of Columbia have been in detention for more than a month.

Members of the delegation noted that the students were being held in violation of their constitutional rights.

The delegation included representatives Carter, Bennie Thompson, Ayanna Pressley, Jim McGovern, Senator Ed Markey, and Alanah Odoms, the executive director of the ACLU of Louisiana.

They met with the two detainees and others as they conducted “real-time oversight” of a “rogue and lawless” administration, as Pressley said.

“It’s a national disgrace what is taking place,” Markey said.

“We stand right now at a turning point in American history. The constitution is being eroded by the Trump administration. We saw today here in these detention centers in Louisiana examples of how far [it] is willing to go,” he said.

John Mahama, Ghana’s president, has suspended Gertrude Torkornoo, the country’s chief justice, over allegations of misconduct.

In a statement on Tuesday, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the presidential spokesperson, said the council of state took the decision after three persons filed a petition against the chief judge.

Ofosu said allegations against Torkornoo include tampering with court records and misuse of public funds.

“In consultation with the Council of State, it was determined that a prima facie case has been established and that Torkornoo would be suspended while she is investigated,” the statement reads.

The president has also given the suspended chief justice 10 days to respond to the allegations and has set up a five-member investigative team to look into the issues.

The investigative committee is being led by Gabriel Pwamang, a supreme court justice. The panel also includes former auditor-general, Daniel Domelevo.

Torkornoo, 61, was appointed in June 2023, becoming Ghana’s 15th chief justice and the third woman to hold the post.

While past judicial leaders have left through retirement or political upheaval, her suspension is the first time a sitting chief justice has faced formal investigation through a constitutional process.

Mahama, who took office in January, has promised a crackdown on graft in the country.

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‎the former governor of Rivers State, has made headlines by emphasizing his integrity in a career that spans 38 years in Nigerian politics. In a candid interview with Daily Sun, Amaechi stated, “Have you heard ‘I stole any money?’”
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‎Amaechi, who began his political career at the age of 22, reflected on his longevity in the field, now at 60 years old. He expressed pride in his reputation, saying, “I have been in politics for nearly four decades, and I have maintained a clean record.

What scandals have you heard of me? My life has been transparent.”

He highlighted that despite his high-profile roles, including serving as the Minister of Transportation and the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, he has remained free from any accusations of corruption.
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‎In a remarkable revelation, Amaechi shared that his wife does not own a personal vehicle. “My wife doesn’t even have a car.

I have to provide my backup car for her to drive,” he noted, reinforcing his message about living a modest lifestyle despite his political stature.

“It’s not that we can’t afford it; it’s just how we choose to live our lives.”
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