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White House Gun Violence Convening Must Address Human Rights
As the White House hosts a 50-state convening on gun violence prevention for state and local officials today, Amnesty International…
May 24, 2016
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Larger Reforms of Lethal Force Laws Are Called for Following Second Verdict in Freddie Gray Case
Following the verdict in the second of several trials related to the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, Amnesty…
May 23, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Joins Illinois Groups in Calling for Passage of Solitary Confinement Reform
Amnesty International USA has joined with local groups including Uptown People’s Law Center and Black and Pink in calling for…
May 16, 2016
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Amnesty International Says UN Refugee Plan Could Be a Game Changer
An upcoming United Nations plan for addressing the unprecedented global refugee crisis could be a game-changer if governments back it…
May 6, 2016
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Gun Violence Prevention Initiatives are Step in Right Direction
In response to several gun violence prevention initiatives announced by the White House today, Amnesty International USA’s Senior Campaigner for…
April 29, 2016
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Kunduz Bombing Needs Independent Investigation
According to media reports, Department of Defense will be releasing public report on its investigation into the U.S. bombing of…
April 28, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Chris Christie to End Bigotry and Fear-Mongering on Refugees
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie notified the U.S. government that the state is pulling out of the federal refugee resettlement…
April 21, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Transfer of Guantánamo Detainees
The Department of Defense announced an additional nine transfers of Guantanamo detainees to Saudi Arabia today.
April 16, 2016
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Georgia Set to Execute Intellectually Disabled Man Whose Lawyer Slept During Trial
The state of Georgia is scheduled to execute Kenneth Fults this evening at 7:00 p.m. despite concerns about Fults’ mental…
April 12, 2016
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Hundreds of Human Rights Activists Gather in NYC for Amnesty International’s 21st “Get On the Bus” Tour
Human rights activists of all ages traveled to New York City on Friday, April 8, for Amnesty International’s 21st annual…
April 8, 2016
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Release of Student Leader in Myanmar Must Lead to More Reform
Following the release of dozens of student protestors in Myanmar earlier today, the Tharawaddy Court in Myanmar released several more…
April 8, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Welcomes New Round of Guantánamo Transfers
In response to the transfer of two Guantánamo detainees to Senegal, and reports of multiple upcoming transfers, Amnesty International USA’s…
April 5, 2016