News & Commentary about Human Rights
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The ACLU Human 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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Jan 24, 2012
Accountability for Torture Still the Goal, Still Elusive
Jan 23, 2012
The Long Path Ahead: People of African Descent and the Realization of Human Rights
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Jan 20, 2012
Demanding Accountability in the Home of Torture Taxi Headquarters
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Jan 6, 2012
Why We Advocate Against the School-to-Prison-Pipeline
Dec 9, 2011
Bring Human Rights Day Home
Dec 8, 2011
One Small Step for the U.S., One Giant Step for LBGT Rights
Dec 8, 2011
"Occupy for Human Rights": The U.S. Government Should Protect the Human Rights of All People
Nov 17, 2011
ACLU Lens: Using Religion as an Excuse for Discrimination
Nov 15, 2011
Rendition Victims Seek Justice Before International Tribunal