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Amnesty International USA: President Trump Must Emphasize Human Rights at Meeting with Egyptian President Sisi
In response to news reports on Egyptian President Sisi’s visit to Washington next week, Sunjeev Bery, Advocacy Director at Amnesty…
March 31, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Families Must Not Be Separated at the Border
In response to news reports on Secretary Kelly’s recent meeting on immigration and family detention, Denise Bell, Senior Campaigner for…
March 30, 2017
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Following Hawaii Ruling, Trump Must Abandon Muslim Ban
Following a preliminary injunction against the Muslim ban in Hawaii, Margaret Huang, executive director of Amnesty International USA, had the…
March 30, 2017
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Amnesty International Welcomes UN Ambassador Haley’s Promises to Prioritize Human Rights
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said that human rights should be an integral part of the UN…
March 29, 2017
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Intellectually Impaired Prisoner on Death Row
The Supreme Court has determined that the state of Texas did not adhere to up-to-date medical and scientific standards when…
March 28, 2017
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USA: New airline restrictions could be yet more bigotry disguised as policy
Responding to reports that overnight the US Department of Homeland Security has decided to issue new airline requirements for eight Muslim-majority…
March 21, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Congress Must End Legal Battle Over Muslim Ban
Following President Trump’s appeal against a ruling by a federal judge in Maryland blocking the revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang,…
March 17, 2017
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President Trump’s Proposed Budget is a Minefield for Human Rights
In response to President Trump’s proposed federal budget, Amnesty International USA’s executive director, Margaret Huang, released the following statement:
March 16, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Court Ruling Shows New Refugee Order is More of the Same Hateful Bigotry
Following a ruling by a federal judge in Wisconsin temporarily blocking President Trump’s revised Muslim ban from applying to a…
March 11, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Launches Campaign to Free Young Children and Mothers Detained by ICE for Over 500 Days
Amnesty International USA is launching a campaign today urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release several families with young…
March 10, 2017
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Amnesty International Launches Day of Action to Repeal Trump’s Muslim Ban on March 7
Amnesty International USA will mobilize its 1.2 million members and supporters across the country today to oppose President Trump’s new…
March 7, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Endorses National Women’s Strike, Set for March 8
Amnesty International USA today announced that it is endorsing and supporting “A Day Without A Woman,” a day of strike…
March 2, 2017