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Three Amigos Summit: Human rights must be at the core of the North American agenda
Human rights must be a top priority during the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa, said Amnesty International in an…
June 27, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Launches Campaign with Powerful Video on Torture
As the U.S. witnesses a growing climate of prejudice and scapegoating, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is launching a new campaign…
June 24, 2016
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Amnesty International USA: Congressional Sit-in Highlights Need for Urgent Bipartisan Reform
In response to the sit-in taking place on the House floor as part of an effort to bring a vote…
June 23, 2016
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Attack in Orlando Shows Utter Contempt for Human Life
AIUSA statement following the mass shooting in Orlando
June 12, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Statement in Response to Shooting at Love Field in Dallas
“While details from this incident are still coming to light, there must be a prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigation…
June 10, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Responds to Claims of Former Guantánamo Detainees Launching Attacks
In response to a media report claiming that the Obama administration believes that at least 12 detainees released from Guantanamo…
June 8, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Responds to Chicago Police Videos of Use of Force
Following the release of videos and other materials related to 101 instances of Chicago police officers shooting or injuring civilians,…
June 3, 2016
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White House Gun Violence Convening Must Address Human Rights
As the White House hosts a 50-state convening on gun violence prevention for state and local officials today, Amnesty International…
May 24, 2016
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Larger Reforms of Lethal Force Laws Are Called for Following Second Verdict in Freddie Gray Case
Following the verdict in the second of several trials related to the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, Amnesty…
May 23, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Joins Illinois Groups in Calling for Passage of Solitary Confinement Reform
Amnesty International USA has joined with local groups including Uptown People’s Law Center and Black and Pink in calling for…
May 16, 2016
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Amnesty International Says UN Refugee Plan Could Be a Game Changer
An upcoming United Nations plan for addressing the unprecedented global refugee crisis could be a game-changer if governments back it…
May 6, 2016
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Gun Violence Prevention Initiatives are Step in Right Direction
In response to several gun violence prevention initiatives announced by the White House today, Amnesty International USA’s Senior Campaigner for…
April 29, 2016