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Amnesty International USA

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Born May 28, 1961

Joined September 2008

Amnesty International USA
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The United Nations’ top human rights official is calling for a "massive rethink of how immigration enforcement is respecting human rights and human dignity." We couldn't agree more: The Trump administration's targeting and mass detention of immigrants, abusive enforcement
After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges 'rethink' of US immigration policy
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Amnesty International USA
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Third-country deportations are a cruel tactic in the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant agenda, uprooting people and sending them to countries where they have no ties, support systems, or protections. If reports are true that individuals with no connection to the Central
Central African Republic to accept third-country deportees from US, sources say
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Amnesty International USA
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Video after video shows Israeli settlers violently harassing and violently attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, seizing their livestock, bulldozing their schools, setting fire to their property and even killing Palestinians as part of a brutal campaign to forcibly
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 10
By approving billions in new funding for ICE and CBP despite ongoing reports of human rights violations and other abuses, lawmakers have shamefully rewarded agencies that have carried out militarized raids, unlawful arrests and detention, racial profiling, and other actions that
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
The approval of nearly $70 billion for ICE and CBP doubles down on fear, violence and tearing families apart and gives a nod to the Trump administration that it is free to continue this disastrous and cruel system without facing accountability.
In Shameful Vote, Congress Gives $70 Billion to Ongoing Cruelty Against Immigrants
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
Pakistani authorities must take immediate steps to deescalate the situation and practice restraint and strict adherence to international standards on the use of force.
Pakistan: “Terrorism” Designation of Protest Movement Marks Dangerous Escalation in Jammu and...
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
As the Turkish government’s repression of political opponents, protesters, human rights lawyers, and journalists deepens, it is imperative that the U.S. government call on Türkiye to uphold its obligations under international human rights law. Congress and the Trump
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
As fans from around the world travel to the U.S. for the World Cup, and communities across the country are ready to celebrate their teams, the threat of racist immigration enforcement by ICE and CBP is all too real. Congress has a choice: supercharge ICE and CBP with $70 billion
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
The Libyan Arab Armed Forces must ensure the immediate release of ten members of the Global Sumud Land Convoy who have been arbitrarily detained for over two weeks in eastern Libya solely for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing genocide.
Libya: Release Humanitarian Activists Detained For Seeking to Deliver Aid to Gaza
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
As people around the world prepare to come to the U.S. for the World Cup, all fans, players, referees, journalists, and families should be welcomed, not shut out by the Trump administration’s discriminatory visa restrictions targeting people from certain countries or be
TELL FIFA & WORLD CUP HOSTS: NO FEAR, NO CRACKDOWNS, NO EXCUSES
From act.amnestyusa.org
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
50 deaths is 50 too many. 50 people whose loved ones are left mourning with no justice, no accountability. Congress must not reward this cruel, deadly machine and instead stop the $70 billion reconciliation bill in its tracks.
Georgian migrant is 50th person to die in ICE detention during immigration crackdown
From abcnews.com
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
Hong Kong authorities continue to reinforce the powers of the city’s national security laws, which have contributed to grave human rights violations and should have long since been repealed.
Hong Kong: New Powers for Chief Executive in ‘National Security’ Cases Undermine Fair Trial Rights
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Amnesty International USA
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Jun 9
The House is voting on this disastrous package as soon as TODAY. Pick up the phone and tell your representative to vote NO on the Reconciliation Bill!
Amnesty International USA
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Jun 5
Last night’s Senate vote is shameful. By voting for tens of billions in new funding for ICE and CBP despite ongoing reports of human rights violations and other abuses, Senators have rewarded agencies that have carried out militarized raids, unlawful arrests and detention, racial
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