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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:
Read moreWashington, 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:
Read moreNew 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…
Read moreWashington, 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:
Read moreNew 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: …
Read moreTuesday, August 7, 2018 – 11:15amProposed Refugee Cap Threatens U.S. National SecurityBy Kevin Schuster
Read moreTuesday, August 7, 2018 – 12:42pmRace or Religion: Louisiana Judge Looks to History on Jewish Discrimination in the Workplace By Isaiah Affron
Read moreWashington, 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 moreWashington, 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 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:
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