HRC Observes National Suicide Prevention Awarness Month 2019
Trigger warning: This post contains mention of suicide.
This September, HRC observes National Sucide Pre…
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New Citizenship Rule for Children of Some U.S. Troops Self-Defeating, Cruel
Washington, D.C. – In response to a change in USCIS policy affecting the ability of children of some U.S. citizens and their families who are spending time abroad in service of our country, Human Rights First President and CEO Michael Breen issued the …
Read moreHRC Praises Reintroduction of the GLOBE Act
While the Trump-Pence White House continues to turn its back on human rights, particularly those pertaini…
Read moreDiverse Coalition Calls for Disbanding State Department Commission on Unalienable Rights
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today, in partnership with nearly 180 human rights, faith-based, civil liberties, professional, academic, and social justice organizations, as well as 250 former senior government officials, foreign policy experts, s…
Read moreNew Directive On Credible Fear Interviews Subverts Due Process
Washington, D.C.—In response to reports of a new directive from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli that would allow asylum officers to conduct credible fear interviews 24 hours after asylum seekers arrive in the Un…
Read moreTell HHS LGBTQ Discrimination in Health Care is Not OK
Another day, another vicious attack on the rights of the LGBTQ community by the Trump-Pence administratio…
Read moreSix Signs the Trump-Pence Administration is Abandoning LGBTQ Human Rights Abroad
During the previous administration, the U.S. took an increasingly strong leadership role in preventing hu…
Read moreThe Trump-Pence Administration’s Ongoing Attack on Children and Parents in the Child Welfare System
The Trump-Pence administration has time and time again attempted to undermine the rights and welfare of L…
Read moreHRC Responds to the Confirmation of Anti-LGBTQ Matthew Kacsmaryk
Today, HRC responds to the confirmation of anti-LGBTQ Matthew Kacsmaryk to be United States District Judg…
Read moreDonald Trump’s Attacks on LGBTQ Health Care
Donald Trump has continued his outright assault on LGBTQ people and our rights. One of the most dangerous…
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