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Amnesty International Welcomes President's Remarks on Guantanamo, Calls for Action
President Obama is right to recommit to closing Guantanamo. But it's time to do more than talk.
April 30, 2013
Press Release
Immigration Reform Bill Reason For "Cautious Optimism" But Congress Must Strengthen Human Rights Protections
Justin Mazzola, Amnesty International USA researcher, issued the following statement in response to the comprehensive immigration bill introduced in the…
April 18, 2013
Report
Irregular migrants in Mexico: Ten urgent measures to save lives
Officials from the Federal Attorney General's Office on migrant routes have reportedly ceased to focus on abuses against migrants and…
March 15, 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
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
Press Release
OBAMA: "EMBRACE HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2ND TERM AS LEGACY LOOMS"
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama prepared to be sworn…
January 17, 2013
Press Release
President Obama Must Veto NDAA Legislation
Frank Jannuzi, head of Amnesty International’s Washington office, issued the following statement in response to the final passage of the…
December 21, 2012
Press Release
Historic Ruling on Europe's Role in CIA Renditions Is a Milestone in the Fight Against Impunity
Today’s ruling on the CIA’s detention and rendition of German national Khaled El-Masri is a historic moment and a milestone…
December 13, 2012
Press Release
Vote to Adopt the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Findings is "a Good First Step"
Amnesty International issued the following quote on the 9-6 vote in favor of adopting the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence…
December 13, 2012
Press Release
10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th
Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to…
December 5, 2012