2009 press releases
Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Bill
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2009-12-16 14:33Washington DC – December 16th 2009 – The Rights Working Group welcomes yesterdays introduction of Congressman Gutierrez’ “Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity” (CIR ASAP).
Time to celebrate more then just the idea of Human Rights
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2009-12-10 17:52Washington DC- November 10, 2009 - Today marks the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which affirms that "[a]ll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." The principles laid out in this historic document bear a resemblance to another declaration that is at the foundation of the United States. The Declaration of Independence states, "That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
U.N. Human Rights Body Issues Decisive Observations On Racial Discrimination In U.S.
Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination Finds Progress Lacking And Calls For Legislation
Not all local jurisdictions re-sign 287(g) MOA with ICE but other ICE programs still troubling, notes Rights Working Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Nadine Wahab
nwahab@rightsworkinggroup.org
202-365-6071
New Report From ACLU And RWG Finds Racial Profiling Pervasive
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2009-08-27 02:42Image:
Groups Submit Report To U.N. Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2009
CONTACT:
Rachel Myers, ACLU, (212) 549-2689 or 2666; media@aclu.org
Aadika Singh, RWG, (202) 296-2300 x 139; asingh@rightsworkinggroup.org
Still No Accountability on the Anniversary of the Postville, Iowa Raid
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2009-08-27 02:40CONTACT: Aadika Singh, Rights Working Group, 202-296-2300 Ext. 125
In a Positive Step Forward, DHS Releases New Worksite Enforcement Guidelines
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2009-08-27 02:37The Rights Working Group Cautiously Welcomes DHS Guidance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Aadika Singh, Rights Working Group, 202-296-2300 Ext. 125
The Rights Working Group Welcomes Justice Department Investigation Into Alleged Civil Rights Abuses Committed by Sheriff Arpaio
CONTACT: Priya Doshi, the Rights Working Group, at 202-296-2300 Ext. 125.
The RWG and the LCCR Submit Testimony to House Homeland Security Committee for 287(g) Hearing
CONTACT: Priya Doshi, Rights Working Group, 202-296-2300 Ext. 125
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