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Apr 17, 2013
"Look to Guantánamo Before It Is Too Late"

Apr 16, 2013
Blue Ribbon Task Force: U.S. Tortured Detainees—Leaders Responsible

Apr 11, 2013
Urgent White House Action Needed to Avert Guantánamo Human Rights Crisis

Apr 10, 2013
U.S. Must Work to End Human Trafficking, Modern-Day Slavery on Government Contracts

Apr 9, 2013
International Body Slams U.S. Solitary Confinement Practices

Apr 9, 2013
Seeking Justice through the U.N. Human Rights Committee

Apr 5, 2013
International Human Rights Body Seeking Answers on U.S. Civil and Political Rights Record

Apr 3, 2013
New Pope Washes the Feet of 12 Kids in Prison: An Easter Reminder for the U.S.

Apr 1, 2013
CIA to Promote Head of "Black Site" Where Torture Occurred?