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The Freedom for Detained Refugees Project

Announcing a Three-Pronged Initiative to Combat the Imprisonment of Refugees in the United States

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Protect Refugee Families

Donate Today to Provide Quality Legal Representation for Asylum Seeking Families

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Crossing The Line

Experience Life Through the Eyes of Asylum Seekers at the U.S.-Mexico Border

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Human Rights First Awards Dinner

Celebrate American Ideals and Universal Values at the 2018 Human Rights First Awards Dinner.

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On human rights, the United States must be a beacon. America is strongest when our policies and actions match our values.More

Blogs & Press Releases

November 15, 2018

Sanctions on 17 Saudi Officials First Step Toward Accountability in Khashoggi Murder

November 14, 2018

Michael Breen Reflects on the Passing of Daryl Libow

November 09, 2018

Statement on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass

November 09, 2018

Trump Issues Proclamation to Block Refugees from Asylum

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Eleanor Acer

As the director of Human Rights First’s Refugee Protection program, Eleanor Acer oversees Human Rights First’s research and advocacy on issues relating to refugee protection, asylum, and migrants...

November 09, 2018

Trump Issues Proclamation to Block Refugees from Asylum

November 08, 2018

Trump Administration Rule Blocks Access to Protection for Refugees

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They’ve risked everything and suffered the unthinkable in search of safety. These are the true stories of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. #CrossingTheLine