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The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµHuman 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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Oct 25, 2017

W.E.B. Du Bois’s Historic U.N. Petition Continues to Inspire Human Rights Advocacy

W.E.B. Du Bois’s Historic U.N. Petition Continues to Inspire Human Rights Advocacy

Oct 3, 2017

President Trump’s Response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico Confirms Second-Class Citizenship

President Trump’s Response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico Confirms Second-Class Citizenship

Apr 14, 2017

President Trump Can Take Concrete Action to Protect Syrian Civilians by Lifting the Muslim Ban

President Trump Can Take Concrete Action to Protect Syrian Civilians by Lifting the Muslim Ban

Mar 21, 2017

In an Unprecedented No-Show, the U.S. Pulls Out of Planned Human Rights Hearing

In an Unprecedented No-Show, the U.S. Pulls Out of Planned Human Rights Hearing

Feb 8, 2017

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµand Other Groups Ask for Emergency Hearing on the Muslim Ban from International Human Rights Body

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµand Other Groups Ask for Emergency Hearing on the Muslim Ban from International Human Rights Body

Feb 2, 2017

Trump's Muslim Ban Flies in the Face of International Law and Treaties the US Has Ratified

Trump's Muslim Ban Flies in the Face of International Law and Treaties the US Has Ratified

Jan 27, 2017

Whether You Live in a Mansion or Under a Bridge, the Government Can’t Just Take Your Stuff

Whether You Live in a Mansion or Under a Bridge, the Government Can’t Just Take Your Stuff

Dec 15, 2016

The California Transportation Department Is Cruelly and Unconstitutionally Destroying Homeless People’s Belongings

The California Transportation Department Is Cruelly and Unconstitutionally Destroying Homeless People’s Belongings

Dec 9, 2016

On International Human Rights Day, a Lesson for Trump

On International Human Rights Day, a Lesson for Trump

Nov 7, 2016

U.N. Investigator Talks About the Future of Solitary and the Death Penalty

U.N. Investigator Talks About the Future of Solitary and the Death Penalty