Day 395

February 18, 2026

2 documented events

  1. Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Corruption & Self-Dealing

    UN experts warn crimes may constitute crimes against humanity

    Independent experts mandated by the UN Human Rights Council issue a statement declaring the crimes documented in the Epstein files — sexual slavery, trafficking, torture — may meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity. They describe it as a 'global criminal enterprise' and demand prosecution.

    From: Epstein Files: DOJ Withholds Evidence, UN Experts Warn of Crimes Against Humanity

  2. Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Deportation & Immigration

    California court orders bond hearings restored

    The court in Maldonado Bautista ordered the government to stop denying bond hearings to immigrants who entered without permission and are not otherwise subject to mandatory detention.

    From: Systematic Elimination of Bond Hearings and Indefinite Immigration Detention