News & Blog

Press Release

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

Crisis Mission - Mexico Border, February 2017

Press Release

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

Crisis Mission - Mexico Border, February 2017

Sheet of paper 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

Press Release

Senate Vote for Saudi Arms Deal May Make U.S. Complicit in War Crimes

Following a Senate vote defeating a resolution to block an impending $500 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia, Joanne Lin,…

June 13, 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

People stand holding placards as they take part in a protest called as No Ban! No Wall! Get Loud Hosted by Amnesty International USA inside Grand Central Station on March 3,2017. in New York City. / AFP PHOTO / KENA BETANCUR (Photo credit should read KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images)

Press Release

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

stoptorturereport.jpg

Press Release

Hiding Torture Report Opens the Door to Repeating History

The Trump Administration is returning copies of the Senate’s 2014 full report on the CIA’s secret detention and torture program…

June 2, 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

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: People march near the White House during the PeopleÕs Climate Movement in Washington, D.C., April 29, 2017, to protest President Donald TrumpÕs attack on the climate and the Environmental Protection Agency. Demonstrators demanded clean energy economy that works for all in the nation's capital and across the country during similar protest events. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

Press Release

USA: Trump’s expected decision to leave the global climate deal could result in a human rights catastrophe of epic proportions

In response to reports that President Donald Trump is expected to pull the USA from the Paris Agreement on climate…

May 31, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Alicia Keys peforms at the rally at the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage)

Press Release

Alicia Keys and the Indigenous rights movement in Canada receive Amnesty International award

Celebrated global music artist and activist Alicia Keys and the inspirational movement of Indigenous Peoples fighting for their rights in…

May 30, 2017

No Ban No Wall protest at Grand Central Terminal

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

Iraq: US military admits failures to monitor over $1 billion worth of arms transfers

The US Army failed to keep tabs on more than $1 billion worth of arms and other military equipment in…

May 24, 2017