Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes President Biden’s Decision to Commute 37 Federal Death Sentences but Urges for Death Row to be Fully Cleared
The President’s decision is a significant step towards his 2020 promise to end the death penalty at the federal level…
December 23, 2024
Press Release
A Move in the Right Direction, the U.S. Has Transferred Three Detainees Out of Guantanamo Detention Center
These transfers are a move in the right direction, but they are not enough. We hope to see more in…
December 17, 2024
Blog
5 Ways President Biden Can Fulfill His Pledge on Human Rights
During his 2020 campaign, President Biden pledged to make human rights central to his administration. Here are 5 actions he…
December 16, 2024
Press Release
Over 130 Civil and Human Rights Organizations Call on President Biden to Commute Federal Death Sentences
President Biden must commute the sentences of people on federal death row before he leaves office.
December 9, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns Alabama’s Execution of Carey Grayson 
While most of the world has moved away from the cruel and inhuman practice of the death penalty, it’s shameful…
November 21, 2024
Press Release
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Dangerous Legislation That Threatens Civil Society
Amnesty International USA criticized the passage of H.R. 9495 in the House of Representatives, which threatens the freedom of speech…
November 21, 2024
Press Release
President Biden Must Change Course on Critical Human Rights Before End of Term
Amnesty International has laid out five issues that President Biden must address during the last weeks of his presidency.
November 20, 2024
Press Release
Congress Urged to End Arms Transfers to Government of Israel
Amnesty International calls on Senators to vote in favor of the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JDRs) introduced by Senators Sanders,…
November 20, 2024
Press Release
U.S. Fails to Implement U.S. Law in Response to Israel’s Blocking of Aid
Amnesty International reaction to the confirmation that the Government of Israel will face no U.S. policy consequences for its blocking…
November 13, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Urges No Vote on H.R. 9495
H.R. 9495 poses an alarming threat to the work of U.S. civil society organizations who document human rights abuses around…
November 12, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International Will Defend Human Rights During President-Elect Trump’s Second Term
Amnesty International reminds President-elect Trump and all elected officials across the country today of their obligations to respect, protect and…
November 6, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns South Carolina’s Execution of Richard Moore 
This execution -- like all executions no matter the circumstances -- was a violation of human rights.
November 1, 2024