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Cory Booker

Amnesty International USA asked Cory Booker 13 questions about some of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Here is his response exactly as provided: How should the…

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Eric Swalwell

Amnesty International USA asked Eric Swalwell 13 questions about some of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Here is his response exactly as provided: How should the…

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) speaks as Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire testifies before the House Select Committee on Intelligence in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) speaks as Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire testifies before the House Select Committee on Intelligence in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill September 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. The committee questioned Maguire about a recent whistleblower complaint reportedly based on U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate leading Democrats as “a favor” during a recent phone conversation. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Human Rights on Capitol Hill June Edition

To view PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill June Human Rights on Capitol Hill  published by Amnesty International USA  June 12, 2019  In this edition of Human…

June 12, 2019

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Russia: Titiev’s parole a welcome step but not justice

Responding to news that Shali City Court in Chechnya has granted parole to the imprisoned human rights defender Oyub Titiev after almost one-and-a-half years behind bars, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe…

June 10, 2019
Photos from the court hearing on Oub Titiev, a head of human rights centre "Memorial" in Chechnya arrested on alleged "drug possession". All photos made in Staropromyslovskiy district court in Grozny, Chechnya, Russia

Press Release

Trump Administration May Block Asylum to Central Americans

The Trump administration is reportedly considering barring anyone who transits through a third country from seeking asylum at the US southern border. Such a policy would effectively block anyone other…

May 30, 2019
MIRAMAR, FL - MAY 19: Jenny Martinez hugs her son, William Martinez, as they talk to the media about her trip from El Salvador and her need for asylum in America because of domestic violence and her fear for her life as they join with protesters in front of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services building on May 19, 2017 in Miramar, Florida. The protesters are asking for the Trump Administration to stop the numerous arrests of undocumented immigrants that they say have become too frequent during court appearances and when people show up to immigration offices to renew temporary permits. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Congress Must Not Allow Arms Transfers to Saudi Coalition

Responding to reports that President Trump will attempt to exploit loopholes to continue sending arms to Saudi Arabia and the UAE without Congressional approval, Philippe Nassif, the advocacy director for…

May 24, 2019
MSF supported hospital bombed by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in Haydan in Sa'da. The small hospital, in the Haydan district in Saada Province, was hit by several airstrikes beginning at 22:30 last night. Hospital staff and two patients managed to escape before subsequent airstrikes occurred over a two hour period. One staff member was slightly injured while escaping. With the hospital destroyed, at least 200,000 people now have no access to lifesaving medical care.