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Background Check Bills Present Congress with Prime Opportunity to Act on Gun Violence
The House of Representatives is set to vote on two pieces of legislation this week that would be important steps…
February 27, 2019
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Ending Gun Violence is a Focus of Amnesty International USA’s 54th Annual General Meeting in Chicago
Members of Amnesty International USA from around the country and human rights activists from around the world will meet in…
February 25, 2019
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Trump Administration Attacks Vital Healthcare in New Rule
Reacting to reports of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services “domestic gag rule” draft around Title X, the…
February 22, 2019
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Amnesty International USA to Honor Jamal Khashoggi at Annual Media Awards Ceremony
The first Amnesty International USA Press Freedom Award recognizing extraordinary courage and dedication to speaking truth to power through journalism…
February 18, 2019
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United States Must Center Human Rights and Suspend Security Assistance to Cameroon
In response to reports that the US government has decided to cut security and military aid to Cameroon amid concerns…
February 6, 2019
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Press Release
Amnesty International USA Response to 2019 State of the Union
The following can be attributed to Joanne Lin, national director of advocacy and government relations at Amnesty International USA: “Tonight’s…
February 5, 2019
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Tracy Wilkinson of the LA Times and Alli Maloney of Teen Vogue Named as Judges for Amnesty International USA Media Awards
Two judges have been named to the panel of Amnesty International USA’s Media Awards, which will re-launched in New York City on…
January 31, 2019
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Trump’s Unacceptable Proposal on Border Fails to Protect Human Rights
The president’s proposal fails to provide adequate protection for Dreamers and TPS recipients. A temporary three-year extension of status is…
January 19, 2019
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Governor Signs Bill Providing Common Sense Gun Reform in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill today that will make it easier to oversee and track down careless gun dealers…
January 17, 2019
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Statement in Response to Closure of Tornillo Tent City
The following can be attributed to Margaret Huang, executive director of Amnesty International USA: “Warehousing thousands of children in tents…
January 11, 2019
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17 Years Later, Guantanamo Prison Remains a Threat to Human Rights
The military prison at Guantánamo Bay remains a stain on the human rights record of the United States and continues…
January 10, 2019
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Universal Background Checks Are Critical to Addressing Human Rights Crisis of Gun Violence
Legislation introduced today requiring universal background checks for firearm sales presents an important opportunity to address the human rights crisis…
January 8, 2019