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Letter to Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and Commissioner Kerlikowske – San Ysidro Border

July 27, 2016

July 27, 2016

Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Department of Homeland Security
3801 Nebraska Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske

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Generals and Admirals Urge Party Platform Committees to Reject Torture

June 30, 2016

As retired military leaders of the U.S. Armed Forces, we committed our professional lives to defending the national security of the United States and to…

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Letter to Ambassador Harper Supporting U.N. Human Rights Council Positions

June 29, 2016

Dear Ambassador Harper:

I am writing to express Human Rights First’s support as you work to reaffirm human rights on two upcoming votes at the…

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National Security Leaders Statement of Principles on America’s Commitment to Refugees

June 23, 2016

The world today is gripped by the worst refugee crisis since World War II. Some sixty million people – half of them children – have…

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Letter to President Obama Urging him to Address Human Rights in Saudi Arabia

April 18, 2016

April 18, 2016

Dear President Obama:

I am writing to urge you to address the vital issue of human rights during your forthcoming visit to…

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Letter to Appropriations Subcommittee Requesting Increased Funding for Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit

March 23, 2016

March 18, 2016

The Honorable Richard C. Shelby

Chairman

Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies

U.S. Senate

Washington, DC 20510

 

The…

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Letter to President Obama on Targeted Killing Transparency

March 16, 2016

Dear President Obama:

Since your first days in office, you have emphasized the importance of transparency to a strong democracy and accountable government. Over the…

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Letter to U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine on Equality Festival

March 16, 2016

March 15, 2016

Ambassador Geoffrey R. Pyatt Embassy of the United States, Ukraine 4 A.I. Sikorsky St.
04112 Kyiv, Ukraine

Dear Ambassador Pyatt:

I…

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