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Immigration Detention

Factsheet | June 16, 2016

World Refugee Day 2016: Family Detention at Two Years

Testimony | March 23, 2016

Testimony of Eleanor Acer: Oversight and Government Reform Committee Joint Subcommittee Hearing

Amicus Brief | February 24, 2016

Amicus Brief: Flores v. United States

Issue Brief | February 19, 2016

Health Concerns at the Berks Family Detention Center

Factsheet | February 19, 2016

The Flores Settlement: A Brief History and Next Steps

Report | November 04, 2015

Follow-up Shadow Report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

Report | October 20, 2015

Family Detention: Still Happening, Still Damaging

Report | August 19, 2015

Family Detention in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Opinions | August 14, 2015

Immigrant detention centers harm children’s mental health (Austin American-Statesman)

Factsheet | August 06, 2015

A One-Week Snapshot: Human Rights First at Dilley Family Detention Facility Post-Flores Ruling

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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