Category: Human Rights First

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – 12:32pmThe Global Magnitsky Act, Saudi Arabia, and the case of Jamal Khashoggi.  Rob BerschinskiNote:  the following blog post is adapted from a series of Tweets issued by Rob Berschinski, Senior Vice President at Human Ri…

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 – 12:25pmGuantanamo Bay Military Commissions: A Twilight Zone Susan NahviAt the end of September, I traveled down to Guantanamo Bay to observe the military commissions proceedings for the first time.

New York City—In response to the disappearance and reported killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Human Rights First’s Senior Vice President for Policy Rob Berschinski issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C.—In response to reports that the Trump Administration is considering new efforts to separate and detain families at the U.S. southern border, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer issued the following statement:

New York City—Human Rights First today condemned Attorney General Jeff Session’s decision to refer to himself a Board of Immigration Appeals decision in Matter of M-G-G-, a move that will likely lead to thousands of refugee families languishing indefin…

Washington, D.C.— In response to National Security Advisor John Bolton’s announcement of policy toward the International Criminal Court, Human Rights First’s Senior Vice President for Policy Rob Berschinski issued the following statement:

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:​ ​…

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 11:15amProposed Refugee Cap Threatens U.S. National SecurityBy Kevin Schuster

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 12:42pmRace or Religion: Louisiana Judge Looks to History on Jewish Discrimination in the Workplace By Isaiah Affron

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…