The undersigned organizations urge the Biden Administration to engage constructively with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The U.S. government’s support for the ICC could help secure justice for victims in situations from Myanmar to Darfur, just as it helped facilitate the February 4 historic conviction of a former leader of an armed rebel group for war crimes and crimes against humanity in northern Uganda.
WASHINGTON From a corner of the Senate chamber last week, Delegate Stacey Plaskett, the congressional representative from the Virgin Islands, was struck by the poignancy of the scene in front of her. Next to her, seated at a narrow wooden table, was Representative Joe Neguse of Colorado, the son of Eritrean immigrants and the first African-American to represent his state in Congress. Across from them at his new desk was Senator Raphael.
Jamie Raskin had finished a face-to-face interview with the Guardian and was on his way home. It was late on Saturday night in October 2018. But then he thought of a point he hadn’t made and, ever fastidious, restarted the conversation by phone. “Straight white men are already a minority in the Democratic caucus but when the big blue wave hits, we’re going to be moving much closer to parity in terms of women and men, at least on the House side,”.
What you should know about Black impeachment managers prosecuting Trump
Rep. Joe Neguse and Del. Stacey Plaskett are both making history during Trump s second impeachment trial
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Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is being overseen by two Black lawmakers who have become integral figures in the Democratic Party.
Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi named nine congressional democrats to prosecute the case against Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Rep.
Joe Neguse and Del.
Stacey Plaskett, the two Black lawmakers selected, have emerged as breakout litigators during the Senate trial.
They are both making history in their management roles. He is the youngest impeachment manager and she is the first non-voting delegate.