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Lawsuit Filed to Overturn Sanctions on UN Rapporteur

4/14/2026

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Massimiliano Cali filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to overturn sanctions imposed on his wife, U.N. rapporteur Francesca Albanese, in July 2025.
The sanctions relate to her alleged intimidation of U.S. companies connected to Israel, causing stress and financial strain on Cali and their daughter.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Albanese's actions as antisemitic and supportive of terrorism.
The State Department described the lawsuit as “baseless lawfare,” and several nations have called for Albanese's resignation due to her remarks on Israel.

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Massimiliano Cali filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to overturn sanctions imposed on his wife, U.N. rapporteur Francesca Albanese, in July 2025.
The sanctions relate to her alleged intimidation of U.S. companies connected to Israel, causing stress and financial strain on Cali and their daughter.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Albanese's actions as antisemitic and supportive of terrorism.
The State Department described the lawsuit as “baseless lawfare,” and several nations have called for Albanese's resignation due to her remarks on Israel.