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Troy Davis Execution a ‘Catastrophic Failure of the Justice System,’ Charges Amnesty International
The U.S. justice system was shaken to its core as Georgia executed a person who may well be innocent. Killing…
September 22, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Decision to Deny Troy Davis Clemency, Calling It An ‘Outrageous Affront to Justice’
"It is unconscionable that the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied relief to Troy Davis."
September 20, 2011
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As Amnesty International Mobilizes Activists for Global Day of Solidarity for Troy Davis, Support for Clemency Grows
During today’s Global Day of Solidarity for Troy Davis, about 300 rallies, vigils and other events have and are occurring…
September 16, 2011
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MASSES CONVERGE IN ATLANTA TO MARCH FOR TROY DAVIS AS CALL FOR CLEMENCY STRENGTHENS
The event follows today’s delivery to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles of more than half a million petition…
September 15, 2011
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Amnesty International, NAACP deliver Troy Davis petition signatures to Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles
The petition signatures, tens of thousands of which are from Georgians, have been collected by AIUSA, NAACP, Color of Change,…
September 14, 2011
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As Execution Date Nears, Mass Support Builds for Troy Davis from Notable Leaders, Georgia-Based Artists, Individuals Worldwide
From Justice Norman Fletcher and Bob Barr to Cee Lo Green and R.E.M., Georgians of all stripes call for clemency…
September 13, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Georgia Board Of Pardons And Paroles To Commute Troy Davis Death Sentence
Amnesty International USA urges Georgia board of pardons and paroles to commute Troy Davis death sentence.
September 7, 2011
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Cheney’s National Security Claims Were Long Ago Rebutted, Says Amnesty International as former VP’s Memoir is Released
Tom Parker, policy director for terrorism and human rights for Amnesty International USA, issued the following statement in advance of…
August 25, 2011
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Secure Communities Expansion a Draconian Step; Will Undermine Crime Prevention and Further Marginalize Groups Who Are Already at Risk, Says Amnesty International
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - In response to the announcement today that the Department of Homeland Security…
August 8, 2011
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Secure Communities Expansion a Draconian Step
The Secure Communities expansion announced by the Department of Homeland Security will undermine crime prevention and further marginalize groups that…
August 5, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges the House to Not Slash U.S. Foreign Affairs Budget
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, DC) -- Adotei Akwei, managing director for government relations for Amnesty International USA, issued…
July 21, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Decision to Carry Out Stroman Execution, Saying the State ‘Has Taken the Low Road’
Contact: Wende Gozan Brown at 212-633-4247,[email protected]. (Washington, DC) - Following the execution of Mark Stroman, Brian Evans of Amnesty International…
July 21, 2011