Human Rights First works to eliminate U.S. detention policies that undermine fundamental human rights and fail to address the serious threats posed by international terrorism. On Guantanamo, the NDAA, and beyond, Human Rights First works with military and national security professionals that are committed to establishing U.S. counterterrorism policies based on the rule of law.
Military Detention
Defense Lawyers Want Access to Secret Gitmo Prison Camp
This is a crosspost from Huffington Post Should defense lawyers in the September 11 terrorism case be allowed to visit…
1-29-2013
President Signs Faulty Defense Authorization Bill
Washington, DC – Human Rights First is disappointed that the President has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)…
1-3-2013
Human Rights First Calls on Obama to Veto Defense Authorization Bill
Washington, DC – Human Rights First urges President Obama to veto the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because it…
12-21-2012
