News & Commentary about Human Rights
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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Jun 25, 2009
Awaiting an End to Injustice: Rendition Victim's Wife Speaks About Accountability and Torture
Jun 17, 2009
U.N. Expert Provides the U.S. “A Real Roadmap Forward”
Jun 16, 2009
Blocking Faith, Freezing Charity
Jun 16, 2009
Restore Religious Freedom for Charitable Donors
Jun 15, 2009
U.N. Independent Expert to Testify on Racism in the United States
Jun 9, 2009
Let's End Juvenile Life Sentences Without Parole Now!
Jun 5, 2009
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Transparency and Accountability
Jun 2, 2009
Abusive Recruitment Practices? Not Now, Not Ever
May 29, 2009
UN Special Rapporteur Recommends Reforms to U.S. Death Penalty System
May 11, 2009
U.N. Independent Expert Recommends Remedies for U.S. Race Relations