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Trump’s Executive Order on Policing Falls Flat on Accountability for the Taking of Black Lives

Responding to an Executive Order by United States President Donald J. Trump on policing, Kristina Roth, the Senior Program Officer…

June 16, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ people can not be disciplined or fired based on their sexual orientation June 15, 2020 in Washington, DC. With Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch joining the Democratic appointees, the court ruled 6-3 that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans bias based on sexual orientation or gender identity. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Supreme Court Decision To Not Hear Challenges to Gun Laws Underscores Needs for Congress to Implement Gun Reform, Invest in Communities

Following the announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear multiple Second Amendment cases, Ernest Coverson, Campaign Manager…

June 15, 2020

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United States Supreme Court Upholds Equality, Human Rights in LGBTQ Workplace Protections Case

In reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that the 1964 Civil Rights Act barring sex discrimination in the workplace protects…

June 15, 2020

The White House Holds Daily Briefing On Coronavirus Pandemic
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Attacks on the International Criminal Court endanger NGO workers

Responding to United States President Donald J. Trump's attack against the International Criminal Court, Daniel Balson, the advocacy director for…

June 11, 2020

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As global protests continue, facial recognition technology must be banned

As protests in the wake of George Floyd's killing spur a ripple effect of change around the country, and around…

June 11, 2020

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Global use of tear gas fuels police abuses

Tear Gas: An investigation is the organization’s interactive, multimedia site looking into what tear gas is, how it is used and…

June 11, 2020

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Trump Administration Making Clearest Attempt Yet to Redefine Who Qualifies for Asylum Amid National Turmoil

Responding to a new Trump administration regulation that radically restricts who qualifies for asylum, Charanya Krishnaswami, the advocacy director for…

June 10, 2020

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President Trump tramples right to protest

Responding to remarks by President Donald Trump today in the Rose Garden, Ernest Coverson, the End Gun Violence campaign manager…

June 1, 2020

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Police Failing to Ensure Right to Protest, Endangering Lives

"U.S. police across the country are failing their obligations under international law to respect and facilitate the right to peaceful…

May 30, 2020

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Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Critical Funding from WHO Could Cost Lives

Following President Trump’s announcement this afternoon that the United States is ending its relationship with the World Health Organization, Joanne…

May 29, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump, with Attorney General William Barr, speaks in the Oval Office before signing an executive order related to regulating social media
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New Executive Order targeting social platforms is dangerous and irresponsible

Responding to an executive order by United States President Donald J. Trump designating that social media companies are shielded from…

May 28, 2020

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Israel Must Lift Punitive Travel Ban on Amnesty Campaigner

The Israeli authorities must immediately lift the apparently punitive travel ban imposed on Laith Abu Zeyad, Amnesty International’s Campaigner on…

May 28, 2020