News & Commentary about Human Rights

The ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ 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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Mar 26, 2014
Only in America: 16-Year-Old Locked Up for the Rest of His Life

Mar 24, 2014
What's the Difference Between Force Feeding and Waterboarding?

Mar 13, 2014
Why is U.S. Border Patrol Shooting Rock-Throwing Teenagers?

Mar 9, 2014
U.S. Human Rights Record Undergoes International Scrutiny

Feb 14, 2014
Millions of Americans Are Cut Out of Our Democracy

Jan 29, 2014
CIA Considers Releasing Its Torture Reports to ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ

Jan 23, 2014
Texas Shouldn't – BUT JUST DID – Execute a Mexican National