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Update
Warren Hill Execution Stay Extended
The Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta has extend Warren Hill’s stay of execution. An appeal from the state of Georgia won’t be filed in time and his execution warrant will expire.
July 19, 2013
Press Release
Bradley Manning’s “Aiding the Enemy” Charge a Travesty of U.S. Justice
If he is found guilty of the charge, he faces a possible life sentence in military custody with no chance of parole.
July 18, 2013
Press Release
AIUSA Letter to Attorney General Urges Push for Passage of End Racial Profiling Act, in Response to Trayvon Martin Killing
The U.S. government must throw full weight behind passage of the End Racial Profiling Act and the Justice Department should initiate a study of "Stand Your Ground" laws.
July 18, 2013
Report
Threat and Humiliation: Racial Profiling, Domestic Security, and Human Rights in the United States
Racial profiling is a serious human rights problem affecting millions of people in the United States in even the most routine aspects of their daily lives. A year-long study conducted by the Domestic Human Rights Program of Amnesty International USA found that the unlawful use of race in police, immigration, and airport security procedures has expanded since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The study further found that state laws provide insufficient and inconsistent protection against profiling. Despite promises by President George W. Bush shortly after his taking office to end racial profiling, the number of American ethnic, racial,…
July 18, 2013
Update
Amnesty Celebrates Mandela’s Birthday, Lifetime of Activism
Today, the former South African President and Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela, father of South African democracy and role model for human rights defenders everywhere, turns 95.
July 18, 2013
Update
Bradley Manning’s ‘Aiding the Enemy’ Charge is a Travesty of Justice
The prosecution's own witnesses repeatedly told the court that they found no evidence that Manning was sympathetic towards al-Qaeda.
July 18, 2013
Update
Young, Black and More than a Suspect
It is a human right to not be discriminated against based appearance, and to live a life unthreatened by what you look like. Unfortunately, this right is often denied.
July 18, 2013
Report
Amnesty International Briefing: Lebanon Torture Report
Torture allegations in wake of Sidon armed clashes.
July 17, 2013
Report
Egypt: Arrests of Muslim Brotherhood Members and Supporters
In the last two weeks, hundreds of members of the Muslim Brotherhood and supporters of Egypt’s deposed President, Mohamed Morsi, have been rounded-Âup and are facing accusations of inciting or participating in violence. At least nine leading members of the Muslim Brotherhood and its allies are currently in prison and facing a number of charges linked to the violent events that have unfolded in Egypt since June 30, the beginning of mass protests opposing Mohamed Morsi.
July 17, 2013
Update
Amnesty Youth Activist Reflects on Historic U.N. Education Summit
Last Friday, Malala Yousafzai addressed international leaders and youth at the U.N. General Assembly. Her message was clear: protect the right to education for young people across the world.
July 17, 2013
Update
On International Justice Day, An Inconvenient Truth
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statue, which established the International Criminal Court to secure accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
July 17, 2013
Update
5 Reasons President Obama Should Release Leonard Peltier
Amnesty believes that political factors may have influenced the way in which the case was prosecuted.
July 17, 2013