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Human Rights First Welcomes Krishna Omkar to its Board

September 19, 2022

NEW YORK – At its recent board meeting, Human Rights First elected Krishna Omkar to its board of directors.

“Krishna is recognized around the world as…

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Overturning Roe v. Wade Signals a Broader Regression on Human Rights

September 19, 2022

WASHINGTON D.C – With Chief Justice John Roberts’ confirming the authenticity of a leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, it is clear that…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Recission of Trump-era Metering Directives, Calls for Asylum to Be Upheld

September 19, 2022

WASHINGTON — As the Biden administration restarts non-essential border travel on Monday, Human Rights First welcomes recission of Trump-era “metering” directives, which illegally turned away people…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Announcement of Sponsorship Program for Arriving Afghan

September 19, 2022

WASHINGTON D.C. — Human Rights First welcomes today’s announcement that the State Department will launch the Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans. The initiative will enable groups of…

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Human Rights First’s Response to President Biden’s Remarks on Afghanistan

September 19, 2022

Human Rights First’s President and CEO Michael Breen responded to President Biden’s remarks on the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan:

“The president has…

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Human Rights First Deeply Disappointed in Biden’s “America First” Position on Afghanistan, Lack of Detailed Plans for Allies

September 19, 2022

WASHINGTON – In his remarks today, President Biden brazenly defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan absent a real plan to evacuate the…

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Human Rights First Mourns the Loss of Judge Robert Katzmann

September 19, 2022

Katzmann was a chief federal appeals judge and access to counsel advocate

WASHINGTON — Former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for…

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New Report Documents Devastating Toll of Court-ordered Reimplementation of Remain in Mexico

September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC — A new report, Fatally Flawed: “Remain in Mexico” Policy Should Never Be Revived, finds that asylum seekers subjected to the court-ordered…

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