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Counterterrorism

Factsheet | July 03, 2019

The Problems with the 2001 AUMF and How to Fix Them

Letter | July 03, 2019

Letter to Congress on AUMF Repeal

Letter | May 02, 2019

Letter to Congress on Strengthening Civilian Casualty Reporting

Issue Brief | January 22, 2019

The Strategic Benefits of Minimizing Civilian Harm in Counterterrorism Strikes

Issue Brief | January 04, 2019

Detaining and Prosecuting Terrorism Suspects

Testimony | May 15, 2018

Testimony of Rita M. Siemion

Issue Brief | May 15, 2018

Drafting an Effective Authorization for Use of Military Force

Letter | March 08, 2018

NGO Statement on Reported Changes to U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Drones and Other Lethal Force

Letter | March 07, 2018

Letter to President Trump on NDAA Reporting Requirement

Factsheet | February 16, 2018

Dropped Charges, Overturned Convictions, and Delayed Trials in Guantanamo Military Commissions

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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