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

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May 24, 2019

Human Rights First Files Amicus In Ali v. Trump, Challenging Indefinite Detention at Guantanamo

May 21, 2019

Statement from General Charles Krulak, USMC (Ret) Opposing Reported Memorial Day Pardons

May 21, 2019

House Committee Passes Amendment to Repeal 2001 War Authorization

May 16, 2019

Veterans Praise Bipartisan Legislation Providing Lifelines to Afghan Allies

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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...

May 16, 2019

Trump Immigration Speech Latest in Campaign to Gut Asylum System

April 30, 2019

Trump Administration Outlines Plans to Decimate Asylum System