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, with the aim of ensuring racial equity across issue areas but with a particular focus on immigration, the criminal legal system, and achieving racial justice in the United States. We prioritize issues affecting people who are most likely to have difficulty vindicating their rights through the political process or in the courts. Our investigations become the basis for strategic advocacy to press those in power to effect changes in laws and policies to respect fundamental rights.
-
“I Just Try to Make It Home Safe”
Violence and the Human Rights of Transgender People in the United States
-
-
-
US: Failed Justice 100 Years After Tulsa Race Massacre
Commission Alienates Survivors; State, City Should Urgently Ensure Reparations
News
-
US Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Women’s Rights
Allowing Texas Abortion Law to Stand an Alarming Signal
-
The Misguided US Approach to Drug Overdose Deaths
Federal Lawmakers Should Pursue Public Health Solutions Grounded in Rights
-
Restarting ‘Remain in Mexico’ a Travesty
Surface Reforms by US Fail to Address Serious Abuses of Asylum Seekers
-
Recognize Immigrants’ Human Need for Stability
US Senate Should Reinstate Pathway to Citizenship in Build Back Better Act
-
NGO Letter to US Defense Secretary Regarding Accountability for Civilian Harm
21 NGOs Demand Accountability and Reform After 20 Years of Civilian Harm
-
Joint Letter from Civil and Human Rights Organizations Regarding United States Compliance with the Convention against Torture
Groups Urge Urge the Biden Administration to Re-commit the US to Full Compliance with its Treaty Obligations
-
Biden Administration Confronts US Anti-Trans Violence
State and Federal Lawmakers Should Address Structural Discrimination
-
Congress needs to investigate the Pentagon’s failure to protect civilians
A New York Times exposé on a previously undisclosed attack on dozens of noncombatants in Syria is indicative of DOD’s impunity.
-
US: Texas Targeting Migrants
Justice Department Should Move Against Abusive, Discriminatory ‘Operation Lone Star’
-
