Overview
- The UN working group in Geneva formally recorded U.S. non‑cooperation after the delegation failed to appear and did not file a national report, inviting Washington to reengage later despite no immediate penalties.
- The U.S. Embassy in Geneva confirmed the absence, citing a view that the Human Rights Council lets violators shield themselves, following a February decree that ended cooperation with the body.
- Local officials and advocates from states including California, Alaska, and New York traveled to Geneva to detail alleged abuses inside the United States, highlighting reports of aggressive ICE operations in Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles representatives said thousands were detained or threatened based on perceived immigration status and that some detainees were U.S. citizens, statements delivered to inform international counterparts despite the federal boycott.
- European diplomats expressed regret but limited public steps; an EU representative noted the process depends on universal participation, and experts warned other governments could use the U.S. stand to evade scrutiny.