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Amnesty International Releases New Ferguson Report Documenting Human Rights Abuses

Following the initial protests in Ferguson, Missouri sparked by the shooting death of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown, Amnesty International USA…

October 23, 2014

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On the Streets of America: Human Rights Abuses in Ferguson

Michael Brown, an 18-year-old unarmed African American man, was fatally shot by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri on…

October 23, 2014

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Amnesty International USA Activists Join FergusonOctober Weekend of Action

Amnesty International USA activists and membership organizing staff are in Ferguson, Missouri this weekend to show solidarity with the rights…

October 10, 2014

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Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Keep-Moving Police Policy in Ferguson

A federal court today issued a preliminary injunction against police operating in Ferguson, Missouri, to stop them from issuing instructions…

October 7, 2014

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Burge is Being Released From Prison While Those he Tortured Continue to Suffer

When Will Chicago’s City Council Pass the Ordinance Providing Reparations for the Burge Torture Survivors? On Oct. 2nd convicted, former…

October 2, 2014

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Chinese Dissident Ai Weiwei Opens Exhibit Featuring Amnesty International Research at Alcatraz

The latest installation from Chinese artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei, featuring research from Amnesty International, will open to…

September 26, 2014

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Amnesty International USA Reacts to President Obama’s Remarks on Islamic State

President Obama addressed the nation tonight on his plans to combat the armed group Islamic State.

September 11, 2014

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Amnesty International USA Marks the September 11, 2001 Attacks

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the attacks in the USA on September 11, 2001.

September 11, 2014

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Amnesty USA Reacts to Missouri, Texas Executions

Amnesty International USA executive director Steven W. Hawkins responded today to the executions of Earl Ringo, Jr in Missouri and…

September 10, 2014

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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Reports of Justice Department Investigation into Ferguson Police

According to media reports, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division will begin an investigation into the police department of…

September 4, 2014

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New Video in St. Louis Shooting Sparks 'Deep Concern' about Adherence to Human Rights

In response to new video released by the St Louis Metropolitan Police Department depicting the fatal shooting of Kajieme Powell,…

August 22, 2014

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Amnesty International USA Statement on Attorney General Visit to Ferguson

Attorney General Eric Holder visits Ferguson today as part of the federal investigation into Michael Brown's death.

August 20, 2014