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EU Urged to Support a Targeted, Global Human Rights Sanctions Program

December 5, 2018

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First, in partnership with 89 human rights and anti-corruption organizations from around the world, today called on the European Union (EU) to establish…

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Asylum Ban Case Update: O.A. v. Trump

December 4, 2018

Washington, D.C.—O.A. v. Trump, the case challenging the Trump Administration’s asylum ban filed two weeks ago on behalf of six individuals illegally barred from seeking…

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Statement on Central European University

November 30, 2018

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Hungarian government’s decision to close Central European University (CEU), a top-ranked, graduate-level academic institution accredited in both Hungary…

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Coalition Urges Congressional Leadership to Pass Legislation Combating Antisemitism

November 29, 2018

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First, in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and a coalition of local and national organizations, today called on congressional leadership to pass two…

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Response to Kelly Memo Authorizing Military Use of Force at Border

November 21, 2018

Washington, D.C.—In response to reports that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly signed a memo allowing troops stationed at the border to use lethal…

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Asylum Seekers File Challenge to Trump’s Asylum Ban

November 21, 2018

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First and the National Immigrant Justice Center filed a challenge seeking permanent relief from the Trump Administration’s asylum ban issued…

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Sanctions on 17 Saudi Officials First Step Toward Accountability in Khashoggi Murder

November 15, 2018

Washington, D.C.—In response to the Trump Administration sanctioning 17 individuals for their involvement in the killing of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi, Human Rights First’s Senior…

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Michael Breen Reflects on the Passing of Daryl Libow

November 14, 2018

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First mourns the death of board of directors member Daryl A. Libow, who passed away last Wednesday. Human Rights First President and…

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