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(Norman Wasson)

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We’re Here to Protect Mother Earth: Indigenous Rights and Nevada’s Lithium Boom

In the race to secure “critical minerals,” the U.S. has increasingly prioritized speed over human rights protections.

May 12, 2026

(Amnesty International)

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On World Press Freedom Day, Journalists Face Increased Pressure, Threats Under Trump Administration

As we mark World Press Freedom Day, authors Jose Zamora and Justin Mazzola discuss the case of Georgia Fort and…

May 3, 2026

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Civil Society Organizations Urge DOJ to Drop Charges Against Georgia Fort and Other Members of the Press

The arrest of Georgia Fort and others for their reporting on a protest underscores a disturbing escalation of a systemic…

April 30, 2026

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Press Release

House of Representatives Heeds Calls from Advocates, Refuses to Rubber Stamp Billions to ICE and Border Patrol

ICE and Border Patrol’s violent actions have inflicted profound damage and violated human rights with impunity. The passage of this bill is a win…

April 30, 2026

Graves dug for children killed in deadly strike school in Minab. (
(AFP Photo/Iranian Press Center)

Sheet of paper Report

Trapped Between Unlawful Attacks by the USA/Israel and Internal Deadly Repression: People in Iran Face Dual Atrocity Risks

People in Iran are trapped between unlawful U.S. and Israeli attacks and deadly domestic repression.

April 28, 2026

Protesters hold signs showing the carnage in the aftermath of the air strike on a migrant detention center in Yemen.

Press Release

Yemen: One Year On, Impunity for Detention Center Strike Exposes US Failures on Accountability and Civilian Harm Prevention

One year after the deadly US air strike on a Huthi-run migrant detention center in Sa’ada, Yemen, there is no justice or reparation.

April 28, 2026

View Of White House lit up at night in Washington D.C.
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Press Release

President Trump to Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner at Height of Press Repression in the U.S.

This is a President whose administration has harassed, arrested, detained and even deported journalists, simply for doing their job.

April 24, 2026

A soccer ball adorned with the flags of the United States, Mexico, Canada and other countries hits a net.
(Getty Images)

Press Release

Over 120 Civil Society Groups Issue Travel Advisory for U.S. Ahead of FIFA World Cup

People traveling to the US for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could be at risk of serious rights violations.

April 23, 2026

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Press Release

Amnesty International USA Deeply Alarmed with Targeting of the Southern Poverty Law Center

Amnesty International USA is deeply alarmed with the U.S. Justice Department’s targeting of the Southern Poverty Law Center.

April 22, 2026

person holding candle advocating for TPS for Haiti
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Press Release

Congress Must Vote YES on HR 1689 to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

For hundreds of thousands of people, this protection is a lifeline that will shield them from being forced back into conditions…

April 16, 2026

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Press Release

Senators Urged to Vote Yes on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval and End Arms Transfers to Israel

Senators must prevent U.S. arms and equipment from being used by Israel to commit war crimes, genocide, and other violations…

April 14, 2026

Lobby day 2026
(Adeel Hasan)

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Youth Power Action: Highlights from Amnesty International USA’s Youth Lobby Day 2026

AIUSA’s Youth Lobby Day is a special day of action that empowers student and youth activists to meet directly with…

April 9, 2026