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United Nations chambers

May 15, 2015

UN Issues Scathing Assessment of US Human Rights Record

UN Issues Scathing Assessment of US Human Rights Record

Apr 13, 2015

Asylum Seekers Shouldn’t Have to Worry ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Posting Bond When They Flee Their Homes

Asylum Seekers Shouldn’t Have to Worry ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Posting Bond When They Flee Their Homes

Mar 16, 2015

Judge to Government: 'National Security' Isn't a 'Magic Word' That Allows Constitutional Rights Violations

Judge to Government: 'National Security' Isn't a 'Magic Word' That Allows Constitutional Rights Violations

Feb 27, 2015

The ‘Family-Friendly’ Myths of Family Detention Facilities

The ‘Family-Friendly’ Myths of Family Detention Facilities

Feb 4, 2015

Detention Is No Place for Infants, Children, and Families

Detention Is No Place for Infants, Children, and Families

Jan 30, 2015

For Some Families Fleeing Violence, a Shot at a Fair Shake

For Some Families Fleeing Violence, a Shot at a Fair Shake
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." - Emma Lazarus

Dec 16, 2014

Detained for the Holidays

Detained for the Holidays
Immigrant Child

Oct 17, 2014

Senate Democrats: Refugee Mothers and Children "Should Not Be Treated Like Criminals."

Senate Democrats: Refugee Mothers and Children "Should Not Be Treated Like Criminals."
Mass Incarceration

Sep 26, 2014

DHS Argues It Has Evidence That Locking Up Immigrant Families Deters Migration. One Problem: It’s So Wrong.

DHS Argues It Has Evidence That Locking Up Immigrant Families Deters Migration. One Problem: It’s So Wrong.

Aug 22, 2014

Mothers and Children Fleeing Violence Need a Fair Chance

Mothers and Children Fleeing Violence Need a Fair Chance