2020 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES RESPOND TO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA’S HUMAN RIGHTS QUESTIONNAIRE

Amnesty International USA – the U.S. section of the global movement of Amnesty International – is the nation’s leading grassroots human rights organization, with over two million members and supporters in the United States. We believe that human rights should be at the forefront of our policy, regardless of who’s in power.

About this survey: Human rights should be at the forefront of our domestic and foreign policy. We invite 2020 presidential candidates to explain how they would address some of the most pressing human rights issues of our time.

In June 2019, we gave presidential candidates the opportunity to tell us how the United States should respond to some of the most pressing human rights issues at home and around the world – ranging from the global refugee crisis to the epidemic of gun violence in our communities.

13 candidates answered our questions. Here’s what they said:

Here are their answers by issue area

Active Candidates

Withdrawn Candidates

All major presidential candidates were given the opportunity to respond to this questionnaire. Amnesty International USA is a 501(c)(3) organization and does not endorse any specific candidate or campaign. We are a non-partisan, tax-exempt organization dedicated to upholding human rights for all people. For more information about candidates’ positions, please visit their individual campaign or party websites.

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