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Report
The Mountain is in Front of Us and the Sea is Behind Us: The Impact of US Policies on Refugees in Lebanon and Jordan
When President Trump signed what has become known as the Muslim ban during his first week in office, he set…
June 17, 2019
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Press Release
Mistrial in Case of Dr. Scott Warren, Prosecution Must Drop Charges
On June 11, 2019, after the two-week criminal trial of humanitarian volunteer Dr. Scott Warren ended in a mistrial, Erika…
June 12, 2019
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Climate activists Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement honored with top Amnesty International award
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement of school-children have been honored with Amnesty International’s Ambassador…
June 7, 2019
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Press Release
Reported Cuts to Essential Services for Unaccompanied Children in Federal Shelters are “Unconscionable”
The Trump Administration reportedly will suspend English classes, legal aid, and recreational programs to migrant and asylum-seeking children detained in…
June 5, 2019
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Press Release
Trump Administration May Block Asylum to Central Americans
The Trump administration is reportedly considering barring anyone who transits through a third country from seeking asylum at the US…
May 30, 2019
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Press Release
New Hampshire Repeals the Death Penalty
Reacting to news that the New Hampshire legislature has voted to repeal the death penalty, Kristina Roth, Senior Program Officer…
May 30, 2019
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Press Release
We remember Tiananmen, the 30th anniversary of the pro-democracy protests
To commemorate the anniversary of the killings of pro-democracy protesters on Tiananmen Square on June 4, Amnesty International USA will…
May 23, 2019
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Press Release
USA: Authorities must stop criminalizing humanitarian aid
The U.S. Department of Justice should immediately drop all criminal charges against humanitarian volunteer Dr. Scott Warren, and stop criminalizing…
May 21, 2019
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Press Release
Statement Responding to Death of 16-Year-Old After Detention at Border
Responding to news reports of the death of a Guatemalan 16-year-old after being taken into custody of a Customs and…
May 20, 2019
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Press Release
Vermont Passes “Refugees Welcome” Resolution
The Vermont House of Representatives voted to approve a resolution declaring that refugees are welcome in their state. The unanimous…
May 17, 2019
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Statement Responding to Toddler’s Death After Detention at Border
Responding to news reports of the death of a Guatemalan toddler who fell ill after being taken into custody at…
May 16, 2019
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Press Release
Remain in Mexico Plan Must Not Stand
Reacting to news that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has halted the district court’s injunction of the Remain in…
May 7, 2019