Hong Kong has released four pro-democracy lawmakers who completed their jail terms, including Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam, and Gary Fan. The four were among dozens of leaders jailed under the National Security Law (NSL) for participating in an unofficial primary to choose opposition candidates for local elections. They had pleaded guilty and received sentences ranging from four years and two months to five years in prison. Their release came after they served a portion of their sentence, with authorities considering time already spent in custody when calculating their sentence.

Visiting America has turned into a nightmare for some tourists, particularly European visitors. Instead of relaxing days on vacation, many have been locked up in jail, handcuffed and strip-searched, over minor issues. Two young German tourists were detained and deported from Hawaii after not having accommodation booked, while A British backpacker was held for nearly three weeks due to a visa issue when entering the US from Canada. The British government has warned travelers that they may be arrested or detained if they fail to abide by strict rules enforced by US border agents.

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen announced he would travel to El Salvador to free 29-year-old Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident accused by the Trump administration of being a criminal. Van Hollen vowed to discuss Garcia's release with President Bukele and stated that if he didn't hear back by mid-week, he would travel to El Salvador to "check on his condition and discuss his release."