United States
The United States Program of Human Rights Watch protects and promotes the fundamental rights and dignity of every person subject to the authority of the US government. We investigate and expose systemic human rights violations committed by the US federal, state and local governments, particularly in three priority areas: criminal justice, immigration, and national security. We prioritize issues affecting vulnerable populations, especially those that are likely to have difficulty vindicating their rights through the political process or in the courts, such as the poor, racial, ethnic and religious minorities, prisoners, immigrants, and children. Our investigations become the basis for strategic advocacy to press those in power to effect changes in laws and policies to respect fundamental rights.
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Refugees and Migrants
Human Rights Watch Submits Comments to the Adelanto City CouncilSeptember 8, 2020
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A Roadmap for Re-imagining Public Safety in the United States
14 Recommendations on Policing, Community Investment, and Accountability
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News
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Kenosha Police Turned a Blind Eye to US Vigilantes
White Supremacy, Disparate Law Enforcement Threaten Rights
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US Should Shun Autocrats, Re-Embrace Human Rights
A New Administration Would Have to Overcome Not Only Trump’s Disregard for Human Rights but also Earlier Administrations’ Double Standards.
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Governor Gavin Newsom Should Sign California Bill AB 3228
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Express Support for Accountability and Oversight for Private Detention Facilities in CA
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US Sanctions International Criminal Court Prosecutor
Trump Administration’s Action Tries to Block Justice for World’s Worst Crimes
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Coalition Urges Relief for Resilience in the US Food and Farm System
Pandemic Response to Protect and Increase Resilience in the Food and Farm System
