Odeh, 67, who suffers from health problems, has been in total segregation. She is not allowed to receive visitors or mail, speak to other prisoners, or use the commissary. Read more about Rasmea Odeh in prolonged solitary confinement in Michigan jail
Odeh’s lawyers continue to press for her release from jail as they argue her trial denied her the right to due process and a fair trial. Read more about Defense moves for new trial for Palestinian American Rasmea Odeh
Community groups, hundreds of women, urge judge to free Rasmea Odeh as defense lawyers motion refutes assertion she has no strong community ties. Read more about Jailing Rasmea Odeh may trigger trauma from Israeli torture, expert tells judge
Odeh told her story to a federal jury but under strict instructions from the judge not to mention her history of torture by Israeli occupation authorities. Read more about Rasmea Odeh takes the stand in her own defense
A week before the trial begins, Rasmea Odeh’s defense is severely hampered by judge’s ruling on pre-trial motions. Read more about Judge deals major blow to Rasmea Odeh's defense
But Judge Gerswhin A. Drain granted a government request for “partial sequestration” of the jury in Rasmea Odeh’s case and placed some limits on demonstrations of support. Read more about Judge rejects US call for anonymous jury in trial of Palestinian-American
US government says rallies in support of Palestinian-American facing immigration charge are a “mob” and a “hoard” engaged in “jury tampering” Read more about US says rallies outside Rasmea Odeh hearings may be “criminal”
Supporters of Rasmea Odeh packed a Detroit courtroom again in the latest hearing before her trial, which is set to start in November. Read more about Judge refuses to dismiss “baseless” charges against Palestinian-American
The trial of Rasmea Yousef Odeh will begin on 4 November but the Palestinian American community leader hopes that the judge will dismiss the charges against her when he rules on key defense motions next month. Read more about Palestinian American activist asks judge to drop charges based on “illegal” US investigation
Reversing his initial refusal to step down, Judge Paul Borman recuses himself citing new information. Read more about Judge in case against Palestinian-American pulls out due to Israel business ties