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DOJ Report Omits Data, Undermines Federal Courts, and Demonizes Immigrants
January 16, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned a new Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report on terrorism related offenses and immigration, for its…
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Khattala Convicted of Terrorism in U.S. Federal Court
November 28, 2017
Washington. D.C.—Human Rights First said that today’s conviction of Ahmed Abu Khattala of terrorism charges in connection with the 2012 attack on the U.S. embassy…
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Defense Authorization Takes Important Steps Toward Oversight & Transparency in Counterterrorism Operations
November 16, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today applauded a number of measures in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act that will enhance national security by strengthening protections…
Blog
Meltdown at GTMO: Government Spying and Locking Up A Marine General
November 3, 2017
By Patricia Stottlemyer I’m heading to Guantanamo to observe next week’s proceedings in the case of accused USS Cole bomber Abd al Rahim al Nashiri. While it’s not…
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Statement from Former Commandant of Marine Corps on Sending NY Suspect to Guantanamo
November 1, 2017
Washington, D.C.—In response to President Trump’s remarks that he would consider sending Sayfullo Saipov, the accused perpetrator of yesterday’s attack in New York, to Guantanamo…
Fact Sheet
Statement for the Record on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force
October 30, 2017
The recent deaths of 4 U.S. service members in Niger have prompted members of Congress to give renewed attention to the scope of war…
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Benghazi Trial Enters Second Week
October 19, 2017
By Sara Sirota Last week the trial of Ahmed Abu Khattala, alleged mastermind of the 2012 Benghazi attack, continued before a Washington, D.C. federal court.…
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Successful Terrorism Detention and Trial Policy Respects Rights
October 17, 2017
Recent reports of the capture of an American citizen who fought for ISIS in Syria, a string of successful and high-profile terrorism trials in U.S.…
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Nashiri Case
October 16, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First expressed disappointment in today’s decision by the Supreme Court not to take up the case of Abd Al-Rahim Hussain Mohammed al-Nashiri,…
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Benghazi Trial Clear Case of Federal Court Superiority to GTMO
October 11, 2017
By Sara Sirota Last week, Libyan national Ahmed Abu Khattala’s trial for his alleged participation in the 2012 Benghazi attacks began in federal court. American…
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French National Assembly Approves Discriminatory Counterterrorism Bill
October 3, 2017
New York City—Human Rights First expressed concern over today’s passage of a controversial counterterrorism bill by the French National Assembly. The legislation enshrines into law…
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France Should Not Turn Emergency Measures into Ordinary Law
September 29, 2017
By Erika Asgeirsson This week, the French National Assembly debated a controversial anti-terror bill that would enshrine into ordinary law several restrictions on civil liberties that were originally introduced…