September 22, 2006
Human Rights First today expressed serious concerns about the administration’s public statements following the deal struck yesterday with the Senate leadership.
“In the last 24…
September 21, 2006
Today’s agreement on detainee treatment between the White House and Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and John Warner denied the Administration the authority to redefine…
September 15, 2006
Application of Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions
What the President said:
“Common Article 3 says that…there will be no outrages…
September 13, 2006
Human Rights First urges Congress to reject the proposed Military Commission Act of 2006, which would put the United States in violation of core principles…
September 8, 2006
On Wednesday President Bush delivered an important speech outlining the administration’s plan for the detention, interrogation and prosecution of security detainees, including terrorist suspects.
In…
September 8, 2006
Monday marks the fifth anniversary of the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. We join with others in this country and…
September 1, 2006
Material Support: New Report and Senate Hearing On September 26, Human Rights First issued a report entitled “Abandoning the Persecuted: Victims of Terrorism and Oppression Barred…
August 31, 2006
New York, NY – Human Rights First today expressed dismay that international efforts on Darfur, in particular the draft Security Council resolution sponsored by the…