Press Release
Focus of Scheduled House Committee Drone Hearing Excludes Bulk of Those Impacted by Strikes
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA's Security and Human Rights campaign, issued the following the statement in advance of…
February 26, 2013
Press Release
Former Sudan Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal to Speak Out on Global Arms Trade Treaty with Amnesty International Media Tour March 5-7 in New York and Washington, D.C.
Every minute, at least one person dies as a result of armed violence and conflict while the global arms trade…
February 26, 2013
Press Release
Oscar Nomination for Zero Dark Thirty Underscores Need to Release Senate Torture Report
Rachel Ward, U.S. program director for Amnesty International USA, issued the following the statement the day after the Oscars regarding…
February 25, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes California State Assembly Hearing to Review Proposed Prison Reforms, but Needs More Changes
Amnesty International welcomes the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing scheduled for February 25 as an opportunity to review…
February 22, 2013
Press Release
Planned Execution of Mentally Disabled Georgia Man is "Appalling"
With an execution date set by Georgia for Tuesday for prisoner Warren Hill, Amnesty International USA issued the following comments…
February 19, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Leaders, Activists Speak In Support of Repealing Death Penalty at Maryland House and Senate Hearings
“Marylanders are now on course to eliminate the abhorrent practice of capital punishment. The state will have an opportunity to…
February 14, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Activists Co-Host One Billion Rising Events in New York, Washington, Atlanta, and Chicago on Valentine’s Day
Amnesty International activists in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington are inviting the public to join them at…
February 11, 2013
Press Release
Transparency Not the End Goal; End Drone Kill List
In response to reports that President Barack Obama has decided to release further details about his administration's legal rationale for…
February 7, 2013
Report
The Devil in the (Still Undisclosed) Detail: Department of Justice 'White Paper' on Use of Lethal Force Against U.S. Citizens Made Public
The Department of Justice white paper only confirms Amnesty International’s fears that the administration is operating outside the bounds of…
February 6, 2013
Press Release
Immigration Reform Must Respect the Rights of Immigrants, Not Sideline Them
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to the proposed comprehensive immigration blueprint…
January 28, 2013
Report
USA: Chronicle of Immunity Foretold
It's time for change on counter-terrorism violations after another year of blocking truth, remedy and accountability.
January 24, 2013
Press Release
Obama's Quest To 'Complete The Journey' Must Be Rooted In Human Rights
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama began the first full…
January 22, 2013