On April 18, 1996, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shelled a United Nations (UN) compound in Qana, Lebanon, killing over 100 civilians and wounding hundreds more. Approximately 800 civilians had...
Updated: July 22, 2010
The Center for Constitutional Rights has a strong practice of engaging with international human rights bodies to bring attention to our issues and uplift the experiences of those most impacted by the...
Updated: April 27, 2026
Join justice advocates, activists, and attorneys in Washington, D.C. on January 11, 2023, the 21st anniversary of the opening of the detention facility at Guantánamo Bay. We will gather...
Updated: January 6, 2023
December 8, 2021, New York City has agreed to create dedicated shelter units for trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people in four boroughs by the end of 2022, among other provisions
Soon after September 11, reports began appearing that people were being picked up around the world and held by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). These people weren’t being held by their...
Updated: January 11, 2010
As part of the Bertha Foundation program, fellows attend a number of conference each year, giving them an opportunity to interact with and learn from attorneys all over the world.
Updated: July 22, 2021
Lawyers for Ashley Diamond Welcome DOJ Weighing in on Case April 22, 2021 Macon, GA – In response to the Statement of Interest that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed late this afternoon in...
Mr. Khalil's legal team filed a letter requesting the federal court overseeing Mr. Khalil’s case order ICE to permit a family contact visit May 21, 2025, Jena, LA — In a decision that underscores the...
FAQ: What to Know About the New York State Human Rights Law’s “Boycott” Provision New York human rights activists are increasingly advocating for boycotts to pressure Israel to comply with...
Updated: July 23, 2015
January 11, 2011, Washington, DC — As the prison at Guantánamo enters its 10th year, Amnesty International USA, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Witness Against Torture, September...
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