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Human Rights First Welcome Introduction of Human Trafficking Accountability Act

July 20, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today welcomed the introduction of the Human Trafficking Accountability Act, introduced by Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and Ann Wagner (R-MO), that…

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Administration to Release Regulations that May Force Immigrants to Stay in Mexico Pending Hearings

July 20, 2017

New York City—Human Rights First today said that any action taken by the Trump Administration to force asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting removal hearings…

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Supreme Court Decision on Trump Administration’s Travel Ban

July 19, 2017

Washington, D.C.—In response to today’s Supreme Court decision on the Trump Administration’s travel ban, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer issued the following statement:

“We welcome…

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French Senate Moves to Codify Discriminatory Counterterrorism Measures

July 19, 2017

New York City—Human Rights First today expressed concern over the approval of a new counterterrorism bill by the French Senate. The legislation enshrines into law measures…

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New Report Demonstrates that Mexico is not a Safe Third Country for Refugees

July 18, 2017

New York City—Human Rights First today released a new report assessing the dangers facing refugees in Mexico in the wake of proposals from the Trump Administration…

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Trump Administration Increasing Prosecution for First-Time Border Crossers in Arizona

July 14, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemns U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Tucson Sector’s decision to increase referrals for criminal prosecution of individuals—including asylum seekers—who cross the…

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Trump Administration Should Immediately Restart Refugee Admissions

July 14, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today urged the Trump Administration to immediately begin admitting refugees into the United States in light of a U.S. district court ruling that strikes…

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Audio Recording Reveals Border Agents Turning Back Asylum Seekers

July 13, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today released an audio recording of a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agent repeatedly turning away asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border,…

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