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Naureen Shah

Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµNational Political Advocacy Division

Bio

Naureen Shah () is the Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division at the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ, where she leads the ACLU’s immigration policy and advocacy work. She is a human rights lawyer with history as an advocate, researcher and campaigner. Previously she was senior director of campaigns at the US section of Amnesty International and acting director of Columbia Law School’s human rights clinic. Naureen has lobbied Congress, the White House, federal agencies, the UN, EU, foreign governments and regional human rights bodies. She is the author of several reports and commentaries on human rights, immigration, detention, torture and national security. She has collaborated with and trained grassroots activists across the country. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.S. from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is based in Washington, D.C.


Featured work

Dec 9, 2019

Under Attack by Trump, Immigrant Justice is Advancing in the States

Under Attack by Trump, Immigrant Justice is Advancing in the States

Oct 18, 2019

Why is the Trump Administration Trying to Tear This 26-Year-Old DACA Recipient Away From Her Child?

Why is the Trump Administration Trying to Tear This 26-Year-Old DACA Recipient Away From Her Child?

Jun 21, 2019

As Trump Tweets Hateful Threats, States are Protecting Immigrant Rights

As Trump Tweets Hateful Threats, States are Protecting Immigrant Rights

May 24, 2019

DHS Is Locking Immigrants in Solitary Confinement

DHS Is Locking Immigrants in Solitary Confinement

May 13, 2019

I’ve Been to Guantanamo. It’s No Place for Kids.

I’ve Been to Guantanamo. It’s No Place for Kids.

Nov 13, 2014

Terrorist or...Teenager?

Terrorist or...Teenager?

Jul 21, 2014

The FBI’s Counterterrorism Sting Operations Are Counterproductive

The FBI’s Counterterrorism Sting Operations Are Counterproductive

Jul 21, 2014

The FBI's Terror Machine, Tonight on HBO

The FBI's Terror Machine, Tonight on HBO

Jul 3, 2014

Dear Privacy Board: It’s Us, the 95%

Dear Privacy Board: It’s Us, the 95%