Matteo Salvini, Italy's former Interior Minister, is facing legal challenges as the Palermo prosecutors accuse him of kidnapping and dereliction of duty over his closed ports policy.

This policy, aimed at curbing illegal immigration, has sparked significant political and legal controversy.

Salvini, who was informed by his lawyers, reached out to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who expressed her support, viewing the charges as politically motivated.

The case has ignited a broader debate on the role of NGOs in immigration and the interpretation of international laws.

Salvini's party, the League, is mobilizing its supporters, planning protests against what they call 'political trials.

' The situation echoes past legal battles faced by Italian politicians, highlighting ongoing tensions between political actions and judicial interpretations.