Matthew Olsen Testimony on “Authorization for the Use of Military Force and Current Terrorist Threats”

Thank you, Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, and distinguished members of the committee. I am honored to have this opportunity to appear before you to…

Statement to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Hearing on Congressional Authorizations for the Use of Military Force

Within days of the 9/11 attacks, Congress passed an authorization for use of military force (“AUMF”) against those who “planned, authorized, committed, or aided the…

Statement to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing on “Improving Border Security and Public Safety”

The United States has laws and policies designed to protect refugees from return to persecution. In the wake of World War II, the United States…

Testimony: Hearing on the Nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch for Associate Justice United States Supreme Court

Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Feinstein, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the invitation to testify as you consider the nomination of Judge Neil…

Testimony of Elisa Massimino: Senate Foreign Relations Hearing on Ending Modern Slavery: Building on Success

TESTIMONY OF ELISA MASSIMINO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST Hearing on Ending Modern Slavery: Building on Success Before the Senate Foreign Relations…

Statement for the Record of Eleanor Acer: Oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Over the last year Human Rights First has issued several reports on this country’s escalating detention of asylum seekers. As detailed in those reports, Human…

Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic: The Need to Protect Refugees

Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.) Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest “Oversight of…

Alberto Mora Testimony Before House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Closing Guantanamo

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee:

I want to thank you for inviting me here today to participate in this important hearing…