New York City—In response to reports that the Trump Administration will triple the size of a tent camp for migrant children being held by the Department of Health and Human Services, Human Rights First’s Eleni Bakst issued the following statement: …
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Proposed Refugee Cap Threatens U.S. National Security
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 11:15amProposed Refugee Cap Threatens U.S. National SecurityBy Kevin Schuster
Read moreRace or Religion: Louisiana Judge Looks to History on Jewish Discrimination in the Workplace
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 12:42pmRace or Religion: Louisiana Judge Looks to History on Jewish Discrimination in the Workplace By Isaiah Affron
Read moreHuman Rights First Calls for Release of Kavanaugh Documents
Washington, D.C.—In response to questions regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s potential involvement in issues such as the torture of detainees held in U.S. custody or other controversial national security policy issues during the administ…
Read moreU.S. Government Should Stand with Canada Against Saudi Human Rights Abuses
Washington, D.C—In response to the U.S. State Department’s decision not to support the Canadian government as it stands up for human rights, Rob Berschinski, Senior Vice President for Policy at Human Rights First and former Deputy Assistant Secretary o…
Read moreNew Trump Administration Guidance Aims to Block Asylum Access
New York City—In response to new guidance put forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that aims to block those seeking protection from asylum, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer issued the following statement:
Read moreVeterans: Discharge of Immigrant Recruits, Reservists from Army is Concerning
Washington, D.C.—In response to continued reports that many immigrant U.S. Army reservists and recruits are being discharged and having their legal status questioned, Scott Cooper, founder of Veterans for American Ideals and Director of National Securi…
Read moreDHS Secretary Nielsen Meets with Immigration and Human Rights Groups for First Time, Reiterates Trump Administration’s Misinformation and Sidesteps Family Immigration Crisis
Washington D.C.—Today, leaders of several immigrant and human rights organizations were invited for the first time under the Trump administration to meet with Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen.
In the midst of an ongoing crisis, where th…
Read moreNew Report Documents Poland’s Escalating Assault on the Rule of Law
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today released a new report documenting the Polish government’s escalating assault on the country’s legal system. “Justice Purged: Poland Politicizes its Judiciary” is based on research conducted in Poland and draws …
Read moreTop 10 Reasons Family Incarceration is Not a Solution
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 – 4:52pmTop 10 Reasons Family Incarceration is Not a Solution Eleanor AcerRobyn BarnardThe Trump Administration is attempting to replace its failed policy of family separation with the failed policy of family incarceration.
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