Arbitrary Detention
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Letter to the U.N. Secretary-General in Advance of His Visit to Bangladesh
Tags Share His Excellency António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations Dear Secretary-General: As human rights organizations, we write to respectfully urge you to do everything in your power to provide U.N. support to Bangladesh during this critical period in the country’s political transition. Bangladesh is now undergoing unprecedented changes following widespread protests that led to…
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The Chicago Tribune: An unsafe environment
Tags Share Writing in The Chicago Tribune, our Program Director of Human Rights Education Karen Robinson denounces President Trump’s plans to expand ICE raids on school grounds. She highlights the consequences of this policy for students and calls for a return to our foundational principles – universal education in a safe environment. Read the full…
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Investigative Post: ICE abuse of Detainees in Batavia Facility
Tags Share Recently released federal audits of ICE detention facilities in Batavia have exposed the inhumane and abusive treatment of detainees by facility guards. The 2023 audit detailed excessive force and deplorable living conditions within the center. In addition, former detainees have spoken out, leading 40 individuals to file a civil rights complaint with the…
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Newsweek: Full List of Democrats Who Voted To Pass Laken Riley Act
Tags Share After passing The Laken Riley Act in the House, the United States Congress is empowering an already aggressive anti-immigrant administration by opening a path to criminalize, detain, and deport large numbers of people while stripping them of their due process rights. Speaking with Newsweek, our VP of U.S. Advocacy & Litigation, Anthony Enriquez,…
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Common Dreams: Corruption in Plain Sight: AOC Warns Laken Riley Act a Boon to Private Prison Industry
Tags Share “That would likely mean tens of billions in taxpayer funds sent to private prison companies. They are salivating.” In an article revealing the private prison industry’s profit-driven interest in the Laken Riley Act, Common Dreams highlights a piece by our VP of U.S. Advocacy, Anthony Enriquez, exposing how private prisons stand to gain…
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NPR Atlanta: Laken Riley Act
Tags Share Speaking with Atlanta NPR, our VP of U.S. Advocacy & Litigation, Anthony Enriquez discusses the potential impacts of the Laken Riley Act and the significant federal funding it would require—far exceeding the resources allocated to other essential federal programs. Further, Enriquez addresses the widespread human rights violations in detention centers. Continue listening here.
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Univision: The Laken Riley Bill: Which Immigrants Can Be Affected and Who Will Benefit?
Tags Share The proposed Laken Riley Act is drawing sharp criticism from human rights advocates as it would allow the government to detain undocumented immigrants based on arrests or accusations, not just convictions. Supporters say it’s about public safety, but critics – including Anthony Enriquez, Vice President of Advocacy and Litigation at Robert F. Kennedy…
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Mother Jones: He Came to the US at Six and Was Deported by Trump. Now, He’s Stuck in Sierra Leone.
Tags Share “All I know is these American cities. All I know is Washington, DC.” Samuel Anthony, who moved from Sierra Leone to the U.S. at age 6, became one of nearly 360,000 immigrants deported in 2019 under the Trump administration due to a decades-old drug conviction. Now 52, he faces the prospect of mass…
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Newsweek: Republicans Want ICE to Detain More Migrants: Is There Space?
Tags Share Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Troy E. Nehls reintroduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act, aiming to expand ICE detentions despite limited capacity. The bill, named after a victim allegedly killed by an undocumented immigrant, seeks stricter enforcement measures. Speaking with News Week, Anthony Enriquez, VP of U.S. Advocacy and Litigation at Robert F.…
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Guatemala: Organizaciones Internacionales Piden A La Corte Suprema De Justicia (CSJ) Responda La Solicitud De Amparo De José Rubén Zamora Para Mantener Su Libertad
Tags Share Las organizaciones firmantes vemos con preocupación la falta de respuesta por parte de la Cámara de Amparo y Antejuicio de la Corte Suprema de Justicia, al amparo presentado por la defensa del destacado periodista José Rubén Zamora del 15 de noviembre de 2024, para evitar su regreso a la prisión. En una audiencia…
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Ahead Of January 10, International Organizations Call For Respect For Human Rights In Venezuela
Tags Share The undersigned international organizations reiterate our deep concern about the human rights situation in Venezuela, particularly in the context of the upcoming presidential inauguration, scheduled for January 10, 2025, as established by the Venezuelan Constitution. The July 28, 2024 elections were marked by serious irregularities. The National Electoral Council did not publish detailed…
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De cara al 10 de enero organizaciones internacionales exigen respeto a los derechos humanos en Venezuela
Tags Share Las organizaciones internacionales firmantes reiteramos nuestra profunda preocupación por la situación de los derechos humanos en Venezuela, particularmente en el marco de la próxima toma de posesión presidencial, prevista para el 10 de enero de 2025, según lo establece la Constitución de dicho país. Las elecciones del 28 de julio de 2024 estuvieron…
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