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State Department Reorganization Undermines U.S. Human Rights and Humanitarian Leadership and American Security and Prosperity
In response to today’s proposed reorganization of the U.S. Department of State, Human Rights First President and CEO Uzra Zeya issued the following statement: “We are deeply concerned about Secretary ...
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Attacks on Universities over Gaza Protests Threaten Students’ Free Speech
This guest post does not necessarily reflect the views or expertise of Human Rights First. It is part of a partnership ...
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Court Protects Nationwide Class from Deportations to Nondesignated Countries Without Notice and Opportunity to Seek Protection from Torture
Media contacts: [email protected]; Anwen Hughes at [email protected] Boston, MA – Today, a federal judge ...
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Toothless Human Rights Reports Will Give Free Pass to Autocrats
Washington, DC – Human Rights First is alarmed by media reports of dramatic cuts to the U.S. Department of State’s annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Human Rights Reports). According to ...
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What abuses and corrupt acts can be sanctioned in different Magnitsky jurisdictions?
Politzi Targeted financial sanctions have become a key tool in holding perpetrators of serious human rights abuse and acts of corruption to account, while also helping deter others from engaging in ...
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Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Administration’s Attempt to Revoke Legal Status of Hundreds of Thousands; Grants Class Certification
BOSTON—A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled against the Trump administration today, halting its attempt to revoke the legal status and work permits of half a million people who came to the U.S.