Receiving Body
United Nations Human Rights Committee
Report Type
Shadow report for the fifth periodic review of the United States under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Tags
This report provides data, research, and analysis on the U.S. treatment of foreign nationals, including migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers that violates the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It focuses on Black people in transnational migration, including Haitians, Cameroonians, and other people of African descent.
The report details violations of the right to life and security of the person, the right to non-discrimination, the right to an effective remedy, the right to self-determination, and the prohibitions on torture and cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment and refoulement. It describes how U.S. immigration officials violate the rights of persons deprived of their liberty and use excessive force against non-citizens, in particular Black people .
What solutions exist?
The report calls for the United Nations Human Rights Committee to issue concluding observations following its review of U.S. compliance with ICCPR and to provide recommendations on how the United States can remedy violations of human rights of non-citizens.
How can I get involved?
Read our shadow report to learn how the United States violates its treaty obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights through its treatment of Black immigrants.
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December 7, 2023
Concluding Observations of the Human Rights Committee on the fifth periodic report of the United States
September 12, 2023
Shadow Report to the United Nations Human Rights Committee for the Fifth Periodic Review of the United States under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Partners
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Haitian Bridge Alliance
The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) also known as “The BRIDGE” is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal, and social services, with a particular focus on Black people, the Haitian community, women and girls, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and survivors of torture…
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Cameroon Advocacy Network
The Cameroon Advocacy Network is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and advocacy for Cameroonian and other Black Immigrants immigrants and asylum seekers in the United States. The network’s mission is to ensure that every individual receives the assistance and resources they need to navigate the complex immigration system in the U.S. and build a secure…
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UndocuBlack Network
Founded in January 2016 the UndocuBlack Network is a multi-generational network of currently and formerly undocumented Black people that fosters community, facilitates access to resources, and advocates to transform the realities of our people, so we are thriving and living our fullest lives.
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Center for Constitutional Rights
The Center for Constitutional Rights is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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National Immigrant Justice Center
The National Immigrant Justice Center’s (NIJC) mission is to establish and defend the legal rights of immigrants, regardless of background, and to transform the immigration system to one that affords equal opportunity for all.
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Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti
The Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) is a U.S.-based human rights non-profit organization. Established in 2004, it is a partnership of human rights advocates in Haiti and the U.S., dedicated to tackling the root causes of injustice that impacts basic human rights in Haiti. In partnership with our Haiti-based sister organization, the…