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Press Release
Man with Serious Mental Disability to Be Executed in Virginia
Following the announcement that Gov. McAuliffe will not halt tonight’s execution of William Morva — a death row prisoner diagnosed…
July 6, 2017
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G20 summit: Trump-Putin meeting, a matter of life and death for the people of Syria
The lives of millions of Syrian civilians hang in the balance as the presidents of Russia and the U.S. prepare…
July 6, 2017
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Press Release
Amnesty International USA Takes to the Skies to Tell Holiday Crowds to Welcome Refugees
Planes flying along the waterfronts of New York City and Los Angeles on July 4 urged holiday crowds to call…
July 5, 2017
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Press Release
Congress Must Step in and Stop Muslim Ban
Following the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will hear arguments on President Trump’s discriminatory Muslim ban and allow the order…
June 26, 2017
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Yemen: Urgent investigation needed into UAE torture network and possible U.S. role
Following an Associated Press investigation alleging that United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its allied Yemeni security forces are arbitrarily detaining…
June 22, 2017
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Press Release
Philando Castile Case Highlights Desperate Need for Reform of Lethal Force Laws
Following today’s acquittal of Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez, who killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop last year and…
June 16, 2017
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Press Release
New York State Assembly Passes Resolution Supporting Refugees
The New York State Assembly passed a resolution today proclaiming support for the resettlement of refugees and urging other states…
June 15, 2017
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Press Release
Trump’s policies are not deterring refugees at the border, just making crossings deadlier
An already dangerous journey for tens of thousands of refugees has become deadlier thanks to President Trump’s Executive Order on…
June 15, 2017
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Report
Facing Walls: USA and Mexico’s violation of the rights of asylum seekers
An already dangerous journey for tens of thousands of refugees has become deadlier thanks to President Trump’s Executive Order on…
June 15, 2017
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Press Release
Senate Vote for Saudi Arms Deal May Make U.S. Complicit in War Crimes
Following a Senate vote defeating a resolution to block an impending $500 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia, Joanne Lin,…
June 13, 2017
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Press Release
Trump Must Drop Defense of Discriminatory Muslim Ban
Following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against President Trump’s discriminatory Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, Amnesty International USA executive…
June 12, 2017
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Press Release
In the face of anti-Muslim protests, stand up for human rights for all
In response to two dozen anti-Muslim protests scheduled to be held around the country on June 10, Amnesty International USA…
June 9, 2017