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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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Apr 3, 2013

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

New Pope Washes the Feet of 12 Kids in Prison: An Easter Reminder for the U.S.
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Apr 1, 2013

CIA to Promote Head of "Black Site" Where Torture Occurred?

CIA to Promote Head of "Black Site" Where Torture Occurred?

Mar 21, 2013

A Roadmap for Fighting Racism

A Roadmap for Fighting Racism

Mar 18, 2013

"Zero-Tolerance" on Trafficking Must Mean What It Says

"Zero-Tolerance" on Trafficking Must Mean What It Says

Mar 14, 2013

New York Subjects Prisoners to Solitary as a Disciplinary Tool of First Resort

New York Subjects Prisoners to Solitary as a Disciplinary Tool of First Resort

Mar 13, 2013

The Sad State of Solitary in Florida: Is There Hope for this Human Rights Violation?

The Sad State of Solitary in Florida: Is There Hope for this Human Rights Violation?

Mar 12, 2013

American Torture and the 'Heroic Imagination'

American Torture and the 'Heroic Imagination'

Mar 12, 2013

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ to Testify Today: Solitary Confinement is a Human Rights Violation Happening on U.S. Soil

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ to Testify Today: Solitary Confinement is a Human Rights Violation Happening on U.S. Soil

Mar 11, 2013

The Change in Maine: The Pine Tree State Leads the Way on Solitary Confinement Reform

The Change in Maine: The Pine Tree State Leads the Way on Solitary Confinement Reform

Mar 6, 2013

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, in Geneva, Advocates Against Death Penalty, Solitary Confinement

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, in Geneva, Advocates Against Death Penalty, Solitary Confinement