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‘Positive News’ for Defenders of Press Freedom as Assange Granted Permission to Appeal

The High Court has rightly concluded that - if extradited to the USA, Assange will be at risk of serious…

May 20, 2024

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Long Lasting Damage to Global Media Freedom as Julian Assange Back in UK Court Ahead of Possible Extradition to USA

The authorities in the U.S. seem hell-bent on making an example of Assange for exposing their alleged war crimes, rather…

May 16, 2024

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CBP One Mobile Application Violates the Rights of People Seeking Asylum in the United States

Mandatory use of the CBP One app as the sole means of seeking asylum in the U.S. is a violation…

May 9, 2024

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CBP One – A Blessing or a Trap?

Amnesty International examined the human rights issues associated with the use of CBP One, a mobile application launched by US…

May 9, 2024

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Educate, Motivate and Advocate: Amnesty International USA Holds Annual General Meeting

Amnesty International USA hosted its 2024 Annual General Meeting, providing activists ways to connect, recharge and reflect on our human…

May 8, 2024

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Amnesty International USA Condemns University Administrations’ Responses to Campus Protests 

We urge university administrations to safeguard and facilitate the right of students to peacefully and safely protest or counter protest…

May 3, 2024

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Amnesty International Response to Arizona Senate Vote to Repeal Near-Total Abortion Ban

This vote changes nothing about the ongoing need to ensure that Arizonans can access their human right to abortion. The…

May 1, 2024

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Amnesty International  Welcomes Department of Commerce Rule on Firearms Exports

These regulations must be robustly implemented and applied rigorously wherever there is a risk of diversion or human rights abuse.

April 30, 2024

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Clarifying that Title IX  Protects Transgender Students from Discrimination is Important Step Forward

These clarifications are important to ensuring that all students are free from sex-based discrimination and can enjoy equal access to…

April 29, 2024

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US: TikTok Ban Won’t Solve Harms of Big Tech’s Invasive Surveillance 

The U.S. government’s decision to impose an outright ban on TikTok fails to address the endemic human rights risks and harms associated with the surveillance-based business models of other tech companies, including…

April 25, 2024

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Amnesty International USA Demonstration at the White House for an End to U.S. Hypocrisy on Human Rights

“It would be so powerful for everyone to leave their imprint, leave their mark visually to represent solidarity.”Isra Chaker, Senior…

April 12, 2024

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to New Background Checks Policy 

AIUSA response to the announcement made by President Biden regarding a new policy to expand requirements to perform background checks…

April 11, 2024