# Southern District of New York

Sovereignty in the Dock: New York Court Rejects Maduro’s Bid to Dismiss Narco-Trafficking Charges

A New York federal judge has denied Nicolás Maduro’s motion to dismiss drug charges, rejecting the argument that U.S. sanctions prevent a fair legal defense. The decision moves the embattled Venezuelan leader closer to a high-stakes trial following his controversial seizure by U.S. forces in January.