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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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Jul 8, 2013

VIDEO: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Undergoes Force-Feeding Endured by Guantánamo Hunger Strikers

VIDEO: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Undergoes Force-Feeding Endured by Guantánamo Hunger Strikers

Jul 5, 2013

Obama’s Pick to Lead FBI Approved Waterboarding Under Bush: Time to Speak Out

Obama’s Pick to Lead FBI Approved Waterboarding Under Bush: Time to Speak Out
Mass Incarceration

Jul 1, 2013

In Conversation Celebrating Equality, African President Calls Out President Obama on U.S. Death Penalty

In Conversation Celebrating Equality, African President Calls Out President Obama on U.S. Death Penalty

Jun 26, 2013

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: It's Time to Look "Backwards"

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: It's Time to Look "Backwards"

Jun 26, 2013

Seeking International Accountability for Victims of U.S. Torture

Seeking International Accountability for Victims of U.S. Torture

Jun 24, 2013

The First Step to Fix a Broken Prison? Set the Record Straight

The First Step to Fix a Broken Prison? Set the Record Straight

Jun 21, 2013

Let's Check James Comey's Bush Years Record Before He Becomes FBI Director

Let's Check James Comey's Bush Years Record Before He Becomes FBI Director

Jun 21, 2013

A Victory for Free Speech from the Supreme Court

A Victory for Free Speech from the Supreme Court
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Jun 21, 2013

Efforts to Close Guantánamo Must Be Accompanied By an End to Force-Feeding

Efforts to Close Guantánamo Must Be Accompanied By an End to Force-Feeding

Jun 21, 2013

State Dept. Report Spotlights Urgent Need to Fight Modern-Day Slavery

State Dept. Report Spotlights Urgent Need to Fight Modern-Day Slavery