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Missouri plans to execute Walter Barton, as he maintains his innocence
The planned execution of Walter Barton demonstrates why the death penalty is far too flawed to ever fix. Barton maintains…
May 18, 2020
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Immigrant rights groups call on governors, health officials to release people in immigration detention
We are coming together to amplify pressure on ICE to act. As states address the public health and humanitarian challenges…
May 15, 2020
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Ignored by COVID-19 responses, refugees face starvation worldwide
Lockdowns and movement restrictions have exacerbated dire living conditions, leaving millions of people at risk of starvation and illness.
May 14, 2020
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The Trump administration’s asylum ban was never about public health
The Trump administration must end this racist and hateful policy, which has already sent thousands of people into danger and…
May 13, 2020
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First COVID-19 death in immigration detention a result of continued dehumanization of people by ICE
Reacting to reports that a person has died after contracting COVID-19 while in ICE custody, Denise Bell, researcher for refugee…
May 6, 2020
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Defense Department undercounts civilian casualties in new reporting
Responding to the Pentagon’s report on U.S. civilian casualties to Congress, Daphne Eviatar, the director of the Security with Human…
May 6, 2020
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U.S. military sheds some light on civilian casualties from shadowy war in Somalia
Reacting to the publication today of US Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) first quarterly assessment of civilian casualties resulting from its operations…
April 27, 2020
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Judge to government: promptly and safely release kids from detention centers
Responding to a decision by Judge Dolly M. Gee of the United States District Court directing the government to make…
April 24, 2020
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Jeff Bezos must address concerns of Amazon workers during COVID-19 crisis
The multinational U.S.-based company Amazon must ensure its workers across the globe receive adequate health and safety protection during the…
April 24, 2020
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Trump’s Proposal to “Halt Immigration” Is Fueled by Bigotry and Xenophobia
Responding to plans announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into…
April 21, 2020
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Death penalty 2019: Global executions fell by 5%, hitting a 10-year low
Saudi Arabia executed a record number of people in 2019, despite an overall decline in executions worldwide, Amnesty International said…
April 20, 2020
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Congress Must Halt Administration’s Plan to Suspend Critical Funding to WHO
Responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) pending…
April 15, 2020