News & Commentary about Human Rights
The ACLU Human Rights Program (HRP) is dedicated to holding the United States accountable to international human rights laws and standards as well as the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
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Sep 17, 2008
Protecting the Constitution, At Home and Abroad
Aug 23, 2008
Putting an End to Beatings in Public Schools
Aug 7, 2008
China Revokes Darfur Activist's Visa to Olympics
Aug 4, 2008
Steven Watt Discusses Gitmo on Firedoglake Today
Jul 22, 2008
Despite U.N. Objections, U.S. Continues to Detain Children at Guantánamo
Jul 22, 2008
Lame-Duck Attorney General Wants New Declaration of War — and Takes Aim at the Constitution
Jul 1, 2008
U.N. Special Rapporteur Finds Major Problems with U.S. Death Penalty Systems
Jun 27, 2008
Revolution: From Prisoner to the World's Moral Authority
Jun 26, 2008
Make Every Day an International Day Against Torture
Jun 18, 2008
Respecting Human Rights...At Home