Press Release
Demonizing Immigrants and Mental Health Conditions Is Not A Solution to Gun Violence
Responding to President Donald Trump’s speech following a spate of mass shootings over the weekend, Ernest Coverson, Amnesty International USA’s…
August 5, 2019
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Response to El Paso Shooting
Responding to a mass shooting that occurred in a mall in El Paso, Amnesty International USA End Gun Violence campaign…
August 3, 2019
Report
Scars of Survival: Gun Violence and Barriers to Reparation in the USA
Survivors of gun violence in the USA suffer years of trauma and pain due to a destructive combination of government…
July 11, 2019
Press Release
Virginia Lawmakers Turn Their Backs on Virginians Senselessly Killed
Responding to a special session of the General Assembly on a package of gun violence prevention bills in the wake…
July 9, 2019
Blog
May 22, 2019 Human Rights on Capitol Hill (Late May Edition)
To view PDF version please click here Human Rights on Capitol Hill - late May Edition Human Rights on Capitol Hill…
May 22, 2019
Blog
May 21, 2019 AIUSA Statement Welcoming introduction of Ethan’s Law in the House to ensure safe storage of firearms and protect children
May 21, 2019 Amnesty International USA Welcomes Introduction of Ethan’s Law in the House of Representatives Amnesty International USA welcomes…
May 22, 2019
Press Release
Background Check Bills Present Congress with Prime Opportunity to Act on Gun Violence
The House of Representatives is set to vote on two pieces of legislation this week that would be important steps…
February 27, 2019
Press Release
Ending Gun Violence is a Focus of Amnesty International USA’s 54th Annual General Meeting in Chicago
Members of Amnesty International USA from around the country and human rights activists from around the world will meet in…
February 25, 2019
Press Release
Governor Signs Bill Providing Common Sense Gun Reform in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill today that will make it easier to oversee and track down careless gun dealers…
January 17, 2019
Press Release
Universal Background Checks Are Critical to Addressing Human Rights Crisis of Gun Violence
Legislation introduced today requiring universal background checks for firearm sales presents an important opportunity to address the human rights crisis…
January 8, 2019
Report
In the Line of Fire: Human Rights and the U.S. Gun Violence Crisis
The U.S. government has allowed gun violence to become a human rights crisis, according to “In the Line of Fire:…
September 12, 2018
Press Release
Amnesty International USA joins March for Our Lives Against Gun Violence
Amnesty International USA will have member and staff-led delegations in 14 cities around the country as part of the March…
March 24, 2018