Testimony

Statement for the Record: The Syrian Refugee Crisis

In a statement on January 7, 2014 to the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, Human Rights First recommended…

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Statement for the House Judiciary to Address Any Abuses to Asylum System while Protecting Refugees

In a statement submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, which convened a hearing on alleged abuses of the asylum system at the United States-Mexico border,…

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Elisa Massimino Testifies before Congress on Closing Guantanamo

Human Rights First President and CEO Elisa Massimino testified before Congress on July 24, 2013 and detailed a plan for closing the U.S. detention facility…

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Elisa Massimino Testifies before Congress on Closing Guantanamo

Human Rights First President and CEO Elisa Massimino testified before Congress on July 24, 2013 and detailed a plan for closing the U.S. detention facility…

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Human Rights First Statement for the Congressional Hearing on Russia’s Deteriorating Human Rights Situation

In a statement submitted today to both the Senate Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women’s Issues and the Subcommittee…

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Statement for Congress: “Building an Immigration System Worthy of American Values”

In a statement submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee for its hearing on “Building an Immigration System Worthy of American Values,” Human Rights First urged…

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Statement for Congress: “The Release of Criminal Detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”

In a statement submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, which convenes a hearing on immigration detention, Human Rights First urged Congress to facilitate a transformation…

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Statement for Congress: “Oversight Hearing: Immigration Enforcement”

In a statement submitted to the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Human Rights First urged Congress to facilitate a transformation…

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