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A US Military Jury Is Seeking Clemency for a Guantánamo Detainee
Torture is one of the greatest moral stains on upon the U.S. -- and it happened on our watch.
Coalition Demands Biden Condemn Israel’s Crackdown on Palestinian Rights Groups
U.S.-based groups denounced Israel's classification of 6 Palestinian human rights groups as “terrorist organizations.”
It’s Not Just the Missionaries — There Were 782 Kidnappings in Haiti This Year
While U.S. missionaries and children continue to be held hostage in Haiti, most kidnappings target Haitian citizens.
Biden’s DOJ Downplayed Suicide Risk for Assange in Appeal of Extradition Denial
The British district judge denied Julian Assange’s extradition due to his high risk of suicide in U.S. prisons.
Biden White House Holds Largest Meeting With Intersex Advocates
Intersex activists said the meeting was a historic start, but it's "time to pass the listening stage” and take action.
Deadly US Sanctions Are Exacerbating the Pandemic Globally
Biden has perpetuated the United States’ unilateral blockades, which often prevent countries from purchasing medicines.
New US-Mexico Agreement Under Biden Leaves Failed Drug War Policies Intact
U.S. and Mexican officials launched a bilateral agreement that perpetuates militarization and human rights abuses.
UK High Court Should Deny Extradition Because CIA Planned to Assassinate Assange
The High Court should affirm the district court’s denial of extradition of Julian Assange to the U.S.
Survivors of Medical Abuse at ICE Jail in Georgia Are Still Waiting for Justice
Survivors of invasive gynecological procedures without full consent are still waiting for justice and restitution.
Biden Tells Supreme Court That Publicly Documented Torture Is a State Secret
The Biden administration is trying to prevent testimony by the psychologists who orchestrated Abu Zubaydah’s torture.