INTERPOL Blog

Interpol General Assembly Inches Forward on Transparency, Still Needs Reform Strategy

The most recent INTERPOL General Assembly highlighted the organization’s evolving role in global law enforcement while underscoring the urgent need for transparency reforms. In a compelling analysis for Just Security, Sandra Grossman and Ted Bromund examine the assembly’s outcomes and their implications for INTERPOL’s operations.

BRIEFING – Countering Authoritarian Abuse of INTERPOL

On Tuesday, October 29th, GYH Managing Partner Sandra Grossman and Of Counsels Dr. Ted Bromund and Charlie Magri testified at briefing before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the “U.S. Helsinki Commission”) on the topic of autocratic abuse of INTERPOL.

How to Challenge an INTERPOL Red Notice – AILA Law Journal

It’s been five years since the American Immigration Lawyers Association published Sandra Grossman and Ted Bromund’s comprehensive piece on How to Challenge a Red Notice: A Guide for Immigration Attorneys. This latest update provides critical new information on the evolution of legislative, policy, and legal developments in the area of Red Notice abuse.

Understanding INTERPOL’s Evolving Jurisprudence: Key Insights & Takeaways from the Most Recent CCF Decisions

The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (“CCF” or the “Commission”) recently published five decision excerpts. Though they are heavily redacted, the decisions offer much needed and valuable insight into the Commission’s approach to resolving a range of critical issues in INTERPOL cases, including due process, misuse of INTERPOL’s channels, family-related cases, and the handling of stolen vehicles.

Understanding the Role of INTERPOL in International Child Abduction

When it comes to international child abduction, understanding the role of INTERPOL is crucial for both lawyers and clients. Partner Sandra Grossman and Interpol expert Charlie Magri discuss the interplay between Interpol and the U.S. immigration system in this dynamic webinar, moderated by family law attorney Melissa Kucinski.

The Importance of Pre-emptive Submissions to INTERPOL to International Protection Strategies

The best way to protect a client from harassment through INTERPOL is to prevent harassment before it materializes. That is the objective of a pre-emptive submission to INTERPOL. The advantages of these submissions for politically exposed persons are under-appreciated and can present a critical opportunity to shift legal strategy from defense to offense.

Will INTERPOL Reject Abusive Russian Requests Targeting Gary Kasparov?

A Russian court issued an arrest warrant for Gary Kasparov, former world chess champion and a co-founder of the Free Russia Forum, on a charge of creating and leading a “terrorist” group. The court charged a number of other exiled Russian activists on the same basis. Kasparov asks INTERPOL: “Are you still accepting Red Notices from Russia, and helping a police state persecute exiled dissidents?”

Grossman Speaking at Yale about Interpol Abuse

Partner Sandra Grossman and Dr. Ted R. Bromund are speaking at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs on the topic of “Fighting INTERPOL Abuse – How to Make a Career, and a Difference, by Understanding International Organizations.”

Assessing the 2023 Annual Meeting of Interpol’s General Assembly

INTERPOL rejected a Red Notice request from India for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organization, citing a lack of evidence and potential abuse of India’s Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).