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The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Human Rights Program (HRP) is dedicated to holding the United States accountable to international human rights laws and standards as well as the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
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Immigrants behind chain link fence in an overcrowded detention area

Sep 22, 2025

Surveillance Businesses Have Human Rights Responsibilities

Surveillance Businesses Have Human Rights Responsibilities
A group of National Guard troops speaking to DC civilians.

Sep 3, 2025

Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops

Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops
A collage of two photographs on a navy blue background—one black and white and one in color—depict American citizens of Japanese descent, including children, standing in line as they await relocation to internment camps during World War II.

May 27, 2025

George Takei: How the Alien Enemies Act Paved the Way for the Incarceration of My Family

George Takei: How the Alien Enemies Act Paved the Way for the Incarceration of My Family
A photo of the UN flag.

Feb 13, 2025

The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice

The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice

Dec 30, 2024

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau Bell

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau Bell
A hand taking harm reduction supplies for addicts from the middle of 3 bins.

Dec 16, 2024

Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives

Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives
An infant sits atop His Father's Shoulders As Marchers Cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge During the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the 'Bloody Sunday' Crossing of the Bridge in Selma Alabama.

Dec 10, 2024

Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue

Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue
Anti-demonization of immigrants demonstrators hold signs that reads 'NO ONE CHOOSES TO BE A REFUGEE' 'STOP DEMONIZING HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS' 'ACCUSING IMMIGRANTS OF EATING PETS IS AN OLD RACIST LIE.

Oct 7, 2024

Three Ways the Media Introduces Bias to the Immigration Debate

Three Ways the Media Introduces Bias to the Immigration Debate
Washington DC USA - July 1, 2024 - Reporters run paper copies of the Supreme Court decision to network anchors and analysts for live TV reports.

Jul 8, 2024

The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?

The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?
Washington DC USA - 6-4-2024 President Biden issuing a proclamation to close the Southern border to non-citizens.

Jun 27, 2024

Biden’s Executive Order: New Asylum Ban, Old Tactics

Biden’s Executive Order: New Asylum Ban, Old Tactics