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Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes California State Assembly Hearing to Review Proposed Prison Reforms, but Needs More Changes
Amnesty International welcomes the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing scheduled for February 25 as an opportunity to review…
February 22, 2013
Press Release
Planned Execution of Mentally Disabled Georgia Man is “Appalling”
With an execution date set by Georgia for Tuesday for prisoner Warren Hill, Amnesty International USA issued the following comments…
February 19, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Leaders, Activists Speak In Support of Repealing Death Penalty at Maryland House and Senate Hearings
“Marylanders are now on course to eliminate the abhorrent practice of capital punishment. The state will have an opportunity to…
February 14, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Activists Co-Host “One Billion Rising” Events in New York, Washington, Atlanta, and Chicago on Valentine’s Day
Amnesty International activists in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington are inviting the public to join them at…
February 11, 2013
Press Release
Transparency Not the End Goal; End Drone Kill List
In response to reports that President Barack Obama has decided to release further details about his administration's legal rationale for…
February 7, 2013
Report
The Devil in the (Still Undisclosed) Detail: Department of Justice ‘White Paper’ on Use of Lethal Force Against U.S. Citizens Made Public
The Department of Justice white paper only confirms Amnesty International’s fears that the administration is operating outside the bounds of…
February 6, 2013
Press Release
Immigration Reform Must Respect the Rights of Immigrants, Not Sideline Them
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to the proposed comprehensive immigration blueprint…
January 28, 2013
Report
USA: Chronicle of Immunity Foretold
It's time for change on counter-terrorism violations after another year of blocking truth, remedy and accountability.
January 24, 2013
Press Release
Obama’s Quest To ‘Complete The Journey’ Must Be Rooted In Human Rights
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama began the first full…
January 22, 2013
Press Release
OBAMA: “EMBRACE HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2ND TERM AS LEGACY LOOMS”
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama prepared to be sworn…
January 17, 2013
Press Release
United States Needs to Address Gun Violence Worldwide by Showing Leadership on Arms Trade Treaty
As President Obama unveiled plans to address the issue of domestic gun violence today, Amnesty International USA urged the administration…
January 16, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Voices Support for Gov. O’Malley’s “Courageous” Stand Against the Death Penalty in Maryland
Brian Evans of Amnesty International USA’s Campaign to Abolish the Death Penalty made the following comments today in response to…
January 15, 2013