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Congress Must Put a Stop to Funding of International Law Violations in NDAA Markup

Congress should strengthen oversight, protect civilians, and ensure U.S. taxpayer dollars are not fueling unlawful attacks, civilian harm or human…

June 2, 2026

Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) speaks as U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve at a House Armed Services Committee hearing
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Amnesty International USA’s Recommendations for FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Markup

Amnesty International USA offers recommendations as the House Armed Services Committee prepares to mark up the 2027 National Defense Authorization…

June 2, 2026

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Closing Alligator Alcatraz Would Be Important Step, But U.S. Must Do More to End Cruel Anti-Immigrant Policies and Practices

Alligator Alcatraz is a cruel and failed experiment. Authorities should close this despicable immigrant detention center immediately.

May 28, 2026

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(Sgt Nathan Mitchell/U.S. Marine Corps)

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USA: Death Toll in Campaign of Extrajudicial Killings at Sea Nears 200

The U.S. Congress and the international community must take immediate action to stop the U.S. military’s campaign of extrajudicial killings…

May 27, 2026

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Mahmoud Khalil Should Be Free: Freedom of Expression and Assembly are Human Rights

The Trump administration should end this political charade by dropping the immigration case against Mahmoud entirely

May 22, 2026

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Amnesty International Supports Lawsuit against U.S. Tech Company AppLovin over Illegal Tracking Software

The case focuses on the alleged unlawful collection and trading of personal data of millions of Dutch people via tracking…

May 21, 2026

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Amnesty International Urges Congress: Not Another Dollar to ICE or Border Patrol

Expanding ICE and CBP funding while reports of brutality and lawlessness are ongoing sends a dangerous message that lawmakers will…

May 20, 2026

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Inspector General’s Report Finds Pentagon Is Violating U.S. Law by Failing to Prevent Civilian Harm

Congress must act. The U.S. military is breaking both U.S. and international law by failing to implement measures to prevent…

May 15, 2026

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Fermina Stevens: We Want to Protect our Indigenous Land in Nevada From the Dangerous Impact of Lithium Mining

Te-Moak Tribe member Fermina Stevens tells Amnesty International why lithium mining threatens her community, and how it has become emblematic…

May 15, 2026

Anti-death penalty advocates protest outside gates of San Quentin while awaiting word on the fate of death row inmate Stanley Tookie Williams.
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10 Facts About the Death Penalty in California

In light of Governor Newsom's pledge to end the death penalty in his state before leaving office in 2027, learn…

May 14, 2026

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Poland: Stop Cooperating with ICE on Unlawful Returns of Ukrainians

Poland should play no role in these unlawful operations that rip families apart, divide communities and put people’s lives at…

May 13, 2026

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USA: Boom in Lithium Mining Across Nevada is Violating the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Our research reveals how Indigenous Peoples’ consent was never sought or obtained for a series of new lithium mines across Nevada.

May 12, 2026