U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday authorizing the United States to impose sanctions on countries that unjustly detain American citizens.

The order also establishes the creation of a list of countries designated as “state sponsors of unjust detention”, similar to the existing classification for state sponsors of terrorism.

“The United States must redouble efforts to protect its citizens from unjust detention abroad. No American should fear being used as a political pawn by rogue states,” the official directive states.

Under the order, the Secretary of State will be responsible for identifying countries engaging in these practices, applying the criteria outlined in the Levinson Act, which provides parameters for determining when an arrest can be considered unjust.

A 53-year-old British man accused of deliberately driving into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s league title parade in May has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

Paul Doyle, a father of three and former Royal Navy serviceman, faces 31 charges, including intentionally injuring 11 people, attempting to injure 18 others, violence, and dangerous driving. He appeared via videolink from prison at the Liverpool Crown Court.

The incident occurred on May 26, when thousands of Liverpool fans gathered for the championship celebration. Doyle reportedly entered a street that had just reopened to allow an ambulance to pass, according to the investigation.

At the time, Doyle’s car was surrounded by the crowd, with some fans behaving aggressively. He then reversed and accelerated, swerving into pedestrians on both sides of the street, injuring 134 people, according to Merseyside police.

Prosecutor Philip Astbury stated that Doyle “deliberately used his car as a weapon” against the crowd during his initial court appearance.

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The trial is provisionally set for November 24 and could last three to four weeks.

The Republican-controlled Texas Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would allow anyone to sue individuals who facilitate the delivery of abortion pills in the conservative state, where abortion is heavily restricted.

The measure, which the state House approved in late August, now awaits the signature of Governor Greg Abbott to take effect. According to the Texas Senate website, the law passed with 17 votes in favor and 9 against.

Once enacted, any citizen could file a lawsuit against alleged violators and seek a minimum of $100,000 in damages. While the legislation does not criminalize women seeking abortion pills, it prohibits the prescription, manufacturing, or shipment of such drugs.

The law represents another win for the anti-abortion movement in the United States, fueled by a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that sharply curtailed abortion rights in several states.

Senator Bryan Hughes, a Republican, defended the bill on X (formerly Twitter), saying it aims to “protect the baby growing in the mother’s womb” and prevent pharmaceutical companies from sending “toxic pills” to Texas for profit.

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In contrast, Democratic Senator Carol Alvarado, quoted by the New York Times, criticized the law, claiming it effectively turns Texans into bounty hunters.