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Human Rights First, Faith Leaders, and Community Members Call for Immediate Release of Afghan Asylum Seeker Detained by ICE

The Episcopal Diocese of New York, Human Rights First, and Bard College are calling for the immediate release of Ali ...
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Report to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Follow Up to July 24, 2025 Public Hearing, “Human rights situation of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers”

Our immigrants’ rights organizations were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Commission’s July 24, 2025 public hearing regarding widespread and escalating violations of human rights ...
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Human Rights First Welcomes Enrique Roig as Vice President for External Affairs

New York, NY – Human Rights First is pleased to welcome Enrique Roig as our new Vice President for External Affairs. In this ...
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Record Number of U.S. Immigration Enforcement Flights Underscores Growing Human Cost of Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown

A new report released today by ICE Flight Monitor, housed at Human Rights First, exposes the human toll of the Trump ...
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Human Rights First Welcomes Ceasefire Announcement, Reiterates Calls for Aid Surge and Accountability

Human Rights First welcomes the announcement of a preliminary ceasefire agreement between the Israeli Government and Hamas to begin 24 hours after the approval of the first phase of the plan by the ...
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ICE Flight Monitor: September 2025 Monthly Report

Executive Summary Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump administration has pursued an unprecedented mass ...
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Unpacking the U.S. Sanctions on a UN Special Rapporteur

In its zeal to punish the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigating in Gaza, the Trump administration in February created a sanctions program so expansive that it could be used to target ...
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Trump Administration Must Conduct Required Consultation on Refugee Resettlement with Congress and Restore Refugee Admissions

Washington DC — In the wake of the Trump administration’s failure to consult with Congress or issue annual goals on refugee resettlement by the September 30 statutory deadline, Human Rights First ...