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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Jun 9, 2009
Let's End Juvenile Life Sentences Without Parole Now!
Jun 5, 2009
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Transparency and Accountability
Jun 2, 2009
Abusive Recruitment Practices? Not Now, Not Ever
May 29, 2009
UN Special Rapporteur Recommends Reforms to U.S. Death Penalty System
May 11, 2009
U.N. Independent Expert Recommends Remedies for U.S. Race Relations
Apr 30, 2009
Stop Beating Children in Schools
Apr 28, 2009
Deeds, Not Words, Matter Most
Apr 7, 2009
Red Cross Report on Treatment of CIA Detainees Published
Apr 1, 2009
A New Era of Engagement
Mar 21, 2009
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Let's Demand Pencils, Not Prison