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United States

October 31, 2018

Jewish Voice for Peace statement on Pittsburgh shooting

Jewsih Voice for Peace rejects President Trump's 'fear-mongering against those who seek safety'.
October 28, 2018

Migrant children in Central American ‘caravan’ need protection, says UNICEF

As some 7,000 mostly Honduran migrants continue their journey northwards toward the United States, governments must prioritise the needs of migrant children when it comes to applying immigration laws and procedures, said the UN Children’s Fund.
September 28, 2018

ACLU launches criminal justice voter education tool for US midterm elections

The American Civil Liberties Union has announced the launch of a new voter education tool hat will elevate criminal justice reform issues during the midterm elections and arm voters with the information they need to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
September 23, 2018

US Federal Court blocks law stripping farm workers of their rights

A federal court has blocked a North Carolina law that prevents farmworkers from organising and making collective bargaining agreements with their employers from going into effect as a legal challenge proceeds.
September 13, 2018

New report says US gun violence is 'a human rights crisis'

The US government has allowed gun violence in the country to become a human rights crisis, said Amnesty International as it publishes a major new report on the issue.
September 6, 2018

New documents reveal US government plan to spy on oil pipeline protestors

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Montana have released documents corroborating reports of collaboration between state and federal law enforcement officials ahead of the anticipated Keystone XL protests by environmental activists and indigenous communities over the construction of an oil pipeline
September 4, 2018

WCC regrets USA withdrawal from UN relief for Palestinian refugees

The World Council of Churches has expressed deep regret over the decision by the government of the USA to withdraw all funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees.
September 2, 2018

Christian Aid statement on US withdrawal of aid to UNRWA

Christian Aid released a statement on the US withdrawing aid to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees.
August 28, 2018

US Federal Court strikes down Alabama ban on abortion method

A federal appeals court has struck down an Alabama state law prohibiting physicians from providing dilation and evacuation, a medically proven method for performing abortions.
August 27, 2018

US election whistleblower sentenced to 63 months in prison

The whistleblower leaked a classified report about Russian attempts to interfere with a voting machine company and election officials during the 2016 presidential election.