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Press Release
Federal Muslim Ban Ruling Short-Term Relief
Following a federal judge’s ruling to temporarily block President Trump’s Muslim ban, Eric Ferrero, Amnesty International USA spokesman, released the…
February 4, 2017
Press Release
DHS Ceasing Enforcement of Muslim Ban Not Enough, Congress Must Repeal
Following the announcement that the Department of Homeland Security will suspend enforcement of President Trump’s Muslim ban, Eric Ferrero, Amnesty…
February 4, 2017
Report
Human slaughterhouse: Mass hangings and extermination at Saydnaya prison, Syria
A chilling new report by Amnesty International exposes the Syrian government’s calculated campaign of extrajudicial executions by mass hangings at…
February 3, 2017
Press Release
Backlash to Trump’s Muslim Ban Grows, with Protests Across Country Set for Today
Amid growing public, political, and legal opposition to President Donald Trump's order barring many Muslims from entering the U.S., protests…
February 3, 2017
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During Bodega Protests Today on Muslim Ban, Amnesty International Will Drive Calls to Senate from Across U.S.
‘Today, we're standing with the bodega owners and workers who are refusing to be intimidated and silenced by this cruel…
February 2, 2017
Press Release
Trump Australia Call Shows Need for Congress to Act
Following reports of a tense phone call between President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Turnbull centered on refugees and subsequent…
February 2, 2017
Press Release
Amnesty International to Newly Confirmed Secretary of State: We Will Hold You Accountable
Despite concerns from human rights groups, including Amnesty International USA, about his nomination, former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson was…
February 1, 2017
Report
South Africa: Women and girls risk unsafe abortions after being denied legal services
Women and girls risk unsafe abortions that can lead to serious health complications, and even death, due to persistent barriers…
January 31, 2017
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Mobilizes Members to Pressure Congress on Travel Ban
Following President Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, Amnesty International USA is mobilizing its over one million…
January 30, 2017
Report
“If you are poor you are killed”: Extrajudicial Executions in the Philippines’ “War on Drugs”
Acting on instructions from the very top of government, the Philippines police have killed and paid others to kill thousands…
January 27, 2017
Press Release
Executive Action on Refugees is Cruel and Inhumane
Based on reports and remarks made by President Trump, Amnesty International USA had the following reaction to an executive order…
January 26, 2017
Press Release
We Will Fight Trump’s Effort to Close U.S. Borders
Today President Donald Trump issued several executive orders related to immigration, including constructing a wall on the border with Mexico,…
January 25, 2017