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VFAI Leader Emir Hadzic Speaks at White House Refugee Event #Veteran #FormerRefugee

September 28, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

After 20 years of service in the United States Marines, Gunnery Sergeant Emir Hadzic quietly took off his uniform, packed[…]

VFAI Partners with Dallas Community & Refugees for 9/11 Freedom Day #Veterans

September 23, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

In North Texas, September 11th is not only a day of remembrance—it’s a time to rekindle the feeling of unity[…]

Veterans Call on Congress to Protect Afghan War Allies #ProtectAfghanAllies

September 13, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

A group of veterans and veteran organizations, including Medal of Honor recipients, former chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff,[…]

Another Tortured Guantanamo Detainee has Parole Board Review #Gitmo #Detainee

September 13, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

By Amy Morello Last week the Guantanamo Periodic Review Board (PRB) held a hearing for Mohammed Ahmed Ghulam Rabbani, a[…]

Voices for Equality: Rwanda #LGBTQ #Rwanda

September 9, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

By Shawn M. Gaylord Silence can be its own type of persecution. It can marginalize an entire social group, driving[…]

Human Rights First and Veterans for American Ideals Speak at Rally4Refugees #HumanRights #Rally4Refugees

September 8, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

By Kristina Doan and Joe Jenkins Ahead of news that the White House met its goal of resettling 10,000 Syrian[…]

Comprehensive Plan Details How U.S. Should Lead on Global Refugee Crisis #Refugees

September 7, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Human Rights First released “Respecting Rights and Securing Solutions,” a comprehensive plan for how the United States should address the[…]

Federal Court Ruling Denies Families in Immigration Detention Review of Legality of their Removal #Refugees

September 6, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Human Rights First decried the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit’s ruling in Castro v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security that denies 28 mothers[…]

Appeals Court Leaves al-Nashiri Cast to Languish in Military Commissions System #DelayedJustice

September 5, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

On August 30th, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit refused to intercede in the case of alleged[…]

Homeland Security Orders Review of Privatized Immigration Detention Facilities #RefugeeDetention #HumanRights

September 3, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Following the announcement from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson directing the Homeland Security Advisory Council to evaluate whether[…]