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

Due Process

Factsheet | October 12, 2017

Trump Administration Immigration Policy Priorities

Infographic | June 08, 2017

Five Gitmo Detainees Cleared but Forgotten

Amicus Brief | June 01, 2017

Amicus Brief: Supreme Court—Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri v. Donald J, Trump, et al.

Transcript | February 10, 2015

Elisa Massimino Keynote Address on the Case for American Leadership on Human Rights

Letter | June 12, 2013

Letter From Retired Generals and Admirals Opposing Mandatory Military Custody and Indefinite Detention of those Captured in the US

Video | June 04, 2013

The President's Counterterrorism Speech: What's Next?

Opinions | May 28, 2013

The Oklahoman: Time nears to revoke, not expand, 2001 law

Video | May 05, 2013

The President's Counterterrorism Speech: What's Next?

Opinions | May 11, 2012

Grand Rapids Press: Support Justin Amash’s effort to preserve American ideals, security

Opinions | April 16, 2012

The Hill: The right and wrong way to fix the NDAA

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Our Impact

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Human Rights First is a premier institution devoted to the noblest of all causes.

” — Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

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Our soldiers on the ground with local interpreters who risk their lives to help us.

Protecting our Allies

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Some of our partner retired generals and admirals against torture.

Keeping the Door Closed on Torture