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• The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.

  By Jamil Dakwar, Marwa Elessawy| ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)@ Earlier this month, the United Nations Human Rights Committee delivered a searing report highlighting the U.S. government’s failure to meet its human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This international treaty, ratified by the U.S. in 1992, is one of only three key human rights treaties that the U.S. has ratified.

  By Jamil Dakwar, Marwa Elessawy · ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)

  Nov. 15, 2023

• UN Racial Justice Review Gives Biden Opportunity to Center International Human Rights

  By Marwa Elessawy| At Liberty@ Echoing the demands of U.S. civil society, the committee also urged the Biden administration to issue an executive order to establish a federal commission to study reparations for slavery. The U.S. delegation has 48 hours to submit additional information and responses to the committee, which will issue its final report and recommendations on August 30.

  By Marwa Elessawy · At Liberty

  Aug. 18, 2022

• The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.

  By Jamil Dakwar, Marwa Elessawy| ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)@ Earlier this month, the United Nations Human Rights Committee delivered a searing report highlighting the U.S. government’s failure to meet its human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This international treaty, ratified by the U.S. in 1992, is one of only three key human rights treaties that the U.S. has ratified.

  By Jamil Dakwar, Marwa Elessawy · ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)

  Nov. 15, 2023

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ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to defending civil rights and liberties. Founded in 1920, it has grown to become the largest public interest law firm in the United States, with a network of affiliate offices across all 50 states and over 1.7 million members. The ACLU focuses on issues such as free speech, racial justice, privacy, and reproductive freedom, handling around 2,000 cases annually. The ACLU engages in litigation to challenge unconstitutional laws and policies, advocates for civil rights legislation in Congress, and educates the public on civil liberties issues. Its specialized projects address areas like voting rights, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform. Funded by member dues, private donations, and foundation grants, the ACLU operates independently of government funding and has made significant contributions to civil liberties law throughout its history.