Testimony

Human Rights First Testimony on Antisemitism

Testimony by Human Rights First President and CEO Elisa Massimino before Congress details practical steps the U.S. government can take to effectively combat the problem…

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Statement for Congress: “Comprehensive Immigration Reform” Hearing

In a statement submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer urged Congress to seize the opportunity to renew America’s promise to…

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Statement Submitted to Congress: “America’s Immigration System: Opportunities for Legal Immigration and Enforcement of Laws against Illegal Immigration” Hearing

In a statement submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer reminded Congress that part of immigration reform must address a key…

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Human Rights First Testimony on Online Safety Under Repressive Regimes

In a Human Rights First testimony before the U.S. Helsinki Commission, Human Rights First’s Meg Roggensack detailed the broad scope of online safety challenges posed…

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Testimony Details Concrete Steps U.S. Should Take to Address Global Hate Crime

In testimony submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, Human Rights First’s Paul LeGendre urged the U.S. to…

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Human Rights First Testimony Regarding the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program FY 2013

Human Rights First’s Duncan Breen testified before the U.S. State Department on how PRM can help improve the protection of refugees who face serious protection…

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U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, “Improving Efficiency and Ensuring Justice in the Immigration Court System”

Statement submitted to the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary urging the U.S. Government to reform the asylum system.

 

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No Way Home, No Way to Escape: The Plight of Iraqi Refugees and Our Iraqi Allies

Human Rights First testimony about the Iraqi refugee crisis before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe on July 22, 2010.

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