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Dissent in A Police State: How D.C. is Fighting Back

Anyone who has lived in Washington, D.C. knows that, unlike New York or Los Angeles, it is not a city known for its food or ...
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ICE Flight Monitor: August 2025 Report

Executive Summary Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump administration has pursued an unprecedented mass ...
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New Report Finds Record Number of U.S. Immigration Enforcement Flights in August Under Trump Administration

A new report released today by ICE Flight Monitor, housed at Human Rights First, reveals that August 2025 marked a ...
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They Were Silenced for Years. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act Gave Them a Voice.

By Kaylee Rawlins, Communications Intern This guest post does not necessarily reflect the views or expertise of Human Rights ...
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Human Rights First Welcomes Acquittal of Polish Activists, the “Hajnówka Five”

Human Rights First welcomes today’s verdict of a Polish court to acquit five activists—known as the “Hajnówka Five”—who had ...
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Trump Administration Attempts to Globalize Its Anti-Immigrant Agenda

In the wake of public statements and media reports indicating that the Trump administration plans to subvert international agreements that protect people fleeing  persecution, Human Rights First’s ...
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Cristosal Receives 2025 William D. Zabel Human Rights Award from Human Rights First

Human Rights First is proud to honor Cristosal with the 2025 William D. Zabel Human Rights Award in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to justice, accountability, and the defense ...
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U.S. VISA SANCTIONS UNDER SECTION 7031(C)

Under a recurring provision in annual U.S. appropriations laws, the U.S. government (USG) has the authority—often referred to as Section 7031(c)—to impose visa restrictions against foreign officials ...