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Amnesty International Statement for March 26 Hearing on “The Department of Homeland Security’s Family Separation Policy: Perspectives from the Border
For PDF version, click here: 2019.03.25 House Homeland Security Committee Hearing on Family Separation March 25, 2019 Rep. Kathleen Rice Chair Rep. Clay Higgins Ranking Member…
Press Release
Trump Administration Reckless in Recognizing Israel Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
Condemning today’s announcement that the U.S. is recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, Philippe Nassif, Middle East advocacy director at Amnesty International USA, made the following statement:
Report
The Hidden US War in Somalia
The US government must carry out impartial, thorough investigations into credible evidence its rapidly escalating air strikes in Somalia have killed numerous civilians, Amnesty International said in a new report…
Press Release
Trump Administration Attempts to Thwart International Criminal Court Investigators
Responding to reports that the U.S. will restrict visas for International Criminal Court personnel looking into the U.S. military personnel actions in Afghanistan, Daniel Balson, Advocacy Director at Amnesty International…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill March Edition
To view PDF click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill March Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA March 14, 2019 In this edition of Human Rights on…
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Amnesty International USA Statement for Commerce, Justice, Science, Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention and Enforcement
On March 13, 2019, Amnesty International USA submitted the following on gun violence prevention and law enforcement to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations - Commerce, Justice, Science,…
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Amnesty International USA Recommends Senators VOTE YES on Terminating the National Emergency Declaration (H.J.Res. 46)
MARCH 13, 2019 Dear Senator: On behalf of Amnesty International USA and our more than two million members and supporters nationwide, we urge you to VOTE YES in support…
Press Release
Trump Administration Undermines State Department’s Human Rights Report
In response to the U.S. State Department releasing its second human rights report compiled under the Trump administration, Joanne Lin, national director of advocacy and governmental relations at Amnesty International…
Press Release
Decision to Close Immigration Services Abroad Could Keep Families Apart and Devastate Thousands of People
In response to reports regarding the imminent closure of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Amnesty International USA tactical campaigns manager Ashley Houghton issued this statement:
Press Release
President Trump’s Proposed Budget Threatens Human Rights
In response to President Trump’s proposed federal budget, Amnesty International USA’s national director of advocacy and government affairs, Joanne Lin, released the following statement:
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: Tortured Conservationists Face Death Penalty (Iran: UA 33.19)
Eight detained conservationists could face the death penalty or long prison sentences, following a grossly unfair trial in which they were accused of trumped-up spying charges. Their charges stem solely…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: Turkey Must Release Civil Society Figures (Turkey: UA 35.19)
Osman Kavala (pictured below), Yiğit Aksakoğlu and 14 other prominent civil society figures are facing life in prison after a court accepted an indictment against them on 4 March. They…