Day 89

April 18, 2025

3 incidents

  1. International Crime (Rome Statute) Extrajudicial Killing

    Al Jazeera reports 80+ dead, 150+ injured

    Al Jazeera publishes initial reporting confirming at least 80 killed and over 150 injured in the strikes on Ras Issa, with rescuers still searching through rubble.

    From: US Strikes on Ras Issa Fuel Port Kill 84+ Civilians in Yemen

  2. Serious Rights Violation Civil Rights

    Revocations approach 1,700

    Al Jazeera, citing Inside Higher Ed's count, reports that nearly 1,700 students have had visas revoked or status terminated. Many targets participated in pro-Palestine protests or posted support for Gaza; others lost status after minor legal infractions such as traffic violations.

    From: Mass Student Visa Revocations Targeting Pro-Palestine Protesters

  3. Major Abuse of Power Federal Dismantlement

    Administration estimates 50,000 employees affected

    The Trump administration confirms that approximately 50,000 federal employees — 2% of the total workforce — will be eligible for reclassification under Schedule Policy/Career, losing their civil service protections.

    From: Schedule F Reclassification: Mass Removal of Civil Service Protections