We found 286 results for “Democracy Protection”.
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ATTACKING THE WATCHDOGS
October 23, 2025
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Activists and Institutions Face New Wave of Assaults Introduction Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), journalists, and others in Ukraine working to counter corruption say…
Press
Human Rights First, Faith Leaders, and Community Members Call for Immediate Release of Afghan Asylum Seeker Detained by ICE
October 21, 2025
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York — The Episcopal Diocese of New York, Human Rights First, and Bard College are calling for the immediate release of Ali Faqirzada,…
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The Trump Administration’s Military Escalation in U.S. Cities is Dangerous and Un-American
October 1, 2025
Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration’s recent deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities, and the President’s address to the nation’s Flag and General…
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Presidential Memo Purporting to Counter Domestic Terrorism and Political Violence Threatens Constitutional Protections
September 26, 2025
Washington, D.C.— The Trump administration yesterday issued a Presidential Memorandum titled Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence that presents a serious threat to our…
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Trump Peddles Anti-Immigrant Falsehoods at the United Nations
September 23, 2025
New York, NY–In remarks this morning at the United Nations, President Trump demonstrated his shortsightedness and fomented division on the most important global issues while…
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New Report Finds Record Number of U.S. Immigration Enforcement Flights in August Under Trump Administration
September 11, 2025
Washington, D.C. — A new report released today by ICE Flight Monitor, housed at Human Rights First, reveals that August 2025 marked a record-high number…
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Arrest of War Veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II Is an Attack on the Right to Dissent
September 4, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First condemns the arrest of U.S. war veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II and of this administration’s broader crackdown on Americans’ right…
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Veterans for American Ideals Condemns Deployment of National Guard in D.C.
August 11, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Veterans for American Ideals, a nonpartisan Human Rights First initiative of veterans defending democracy and human rights, strongly condemns the National Guard…
Testimony
Remarks from Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Hearing on U.S. Government’s Human Rights Violations Against Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
July 24, 2025
Human Rights First along with over a dozen non-profit organizations would like to thank you for your attention around the egregious human rights abuses we…
Speech
“Defending U.S. Diplomacy from Insider Attacks”: CEO Uzra Zeya Speaks at a rally for State Department public servants
July 11, 2025
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Press
Human Rights First Condemns Passage of Reconciliation Bill: “A Big Ugly Betrayal”
July 3, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Human Rights First strongly condemns the passage of the reconciliation bill, describing it as a historic rollback of legal protections for children,…
Blog
No Kings Day: Why We’re Standing Up for American Ideals
June 13, 2025
By Gretchen Klingler On Saturday, Veterans for American Ideals will join democracy minded organizations and individuals to support the No Kings Day protests—not because we…