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New York State Assembly Passes Resolution Supporting Refugees
The New York State Assembly passed a resolution today proclaiming support for the resettlement of refugees and urging other states…
June 15, 2017
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Trump’s policies are not deterring refugees at the border, just making crossings deadlier
An already dangerous journey for tens of thousands of refugees has become deadlier thanks to President Trump’s Executive Order on…
June 15, 2017
Report
Facing Walls: USA and Mexico’s violation of the rights of asylum seekers
An already dangerous journey for tens of thousands of refugees has become deadlier thanks to President Trump’s Executive Order on…
June 15, 2017
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Australia: Compensation deal must lead to safe resettlement for refugees
A landmark settlement that forces the Australian government to pay more than AUS $70 million ($50 million U.S. ) in…
June 14, 2017
Press Release
Trump Must Drop Defense of Discriminatory Muslim Ban
Following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against President Trump’s discriminatory Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, Amnesty International USA executive…
June 12, 2017
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In the face of anti-Muslim protests, stand up for human rights for all
In response to two dozen anti-Muslim protests scheduled to be held around the country on June 10, Amnesty International USA…
June 9, 2017
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Secretary Kelly Heartlessly Criminalizes People Fleeing Violence in Budget Testimony
In his testimony on the Department of Homeland Security’s reauthorization and President Trump’s FY 2018 budget request, Secretary Kelly discussed…
June 7, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Launches Campaign Urging Ivanka Trump to Intervene on Behalf of Jailed Immigrant Families
Amnesty International USA is launching a global campaign today to urge Ivanka Trump to intervene on behalf of the women…
June 7, 2017
Press Release
Trump Must Drop Defense of Discriminatory Muslim Ban
Following the federal government's filing of an appeal to the Supreme Court to uphold President Trump’s Muslim ban, Margaret Huang,…
June 1, 2017
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Raising U.S. Refugee Quota is Welcome Step
In response to reports that the State Department is raising the number of refugees accepted into the U.S., Amnesty International…
May 27, 2017
Press Release
Discriminatory Muslim Ban Again Defeated in Court
Following a ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals blocking President Trump’s revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, executive director…
May 25, 2017
Press Release
President Trump’s Budget is a Rejection of Human Rights
In response to President Trump’s federal budget, Amnesty International USA’s executive director, Margaret Huang, released the following statement:
May 23, 2017