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In the face of anti-Muslim protests, stand up for human rights for all
In response to two dozen anti-Muslim protests scheduled to be held around the country on June 10, Amnesty International USA…
June 9, 2017
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Hiding Torture Report Opens the Door to Repeating History
The Trump Administration is returning copies of the Senate’s 2014 full report on the CIA’s secret detention and torture program…
June 2, 2017
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Trump Must Drop Defense of Discriminatory Muslim Ban
Following the federal government's filing of an appeal to the Supreme Court to uphold President Trump’s Muslim ban, Margaret Huang,…
June 1, 2017
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USA: Trump’s expected decision to leave the global climate deal could result in a human rights catastrophe of epic proportions
In response to reports that President Donald Trump is expected to pull the USA from the Paris Agreement on climate…
May 31, 2017
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Alicia Keys and the Indigenous rights movement in Canada receive Amnesty International award
Celebrated global music artist and activist Alicia Keys and the inspirational movement of Indigenous Peoples fighting for their rights in…
May 30, 2017
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Discriminatory Muslim Ban Again Defeated in Court
Following a ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals blocking President Trump’s revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, executive director…
May 25, 2017
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Iraq: US military admits failures to monitor over $1 billion worth of arms transfers
The US Army failed to keep tabs on more than $1 billion worth of arms and other military equipment in…
May 24, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Appoints Njambi Good as Deputy Executive Director of Campaigns and Membership
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced today that Njambi Good will join the organization to lead the organization’s campaigns and member…
May 23, 2017
Report
Criminalizing Pregnancy: Policing Pregnant Women Who Use Drugs in the USA
A set of laws which claim to promote maternal and infant health are in fact driving pregnant women away from…
May 23, 2017
Press Release
Trump Must Press Israel to Stop Building Settlements During Visit
President Trump will travel to Israel today to meet with Israeli and Palestinians officials to press for a peace deal…
May 22, 2017
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Trump’s Saudi Arms Deal is Unconscionable
Responding to the news that President Trump has finalized an arms deal with Saudi Arabia during his trip to the…
May 20, 2017
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Trump visit to Saudi Arabia risks giving green light to violations of human rights
The glaring absence of human rights from Trump’s agenda for his trip to Saudi Arabia will only embolden further violations…
May 19, 2017