With SASSOUFIT and @rwchr.bsky.social we’re proud today to recommend targeted sanctions against two members of Congo-Brazzaville’s ruling Sassou Nguesso family for allegedly embezzling public funds and laundering them into U.S. real estate. @andreangombet.bsky.social

As our communities face violence, increased criminalization, detention, and dehumanization, VFAI chooses love and solidarity by taking action. Immigrants are people and deserve safety, dignity, and freedom in this country. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants #ICEOUT

Human Rights First has filed a lawsuit with co-counsel Ballard Spahr against Egypt for a violent attack on two American brothers in Midtown Manhattan while they were exercising their right to protest. Learn more: humanrightsfirst.org/library/huma...

Senior Counsel Joshua Colangelo-Bryan visited Minneapolis and spoke with the Native American community facing ICE targeting despite being the first inhabitants of this land. Urge our leaders to stop funding to ICE and demand accountability at bit.ly/ICEOut4Good

Immigrants deserve safety, dignity, and due process. Join us Feb 9–15 for a national Week of Action rooted in love and solidarity. #ToImmigrantsWithLove RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/disappearedi...

"This is a constitutional emergency today. The government is destroying our social contract," said @raskin.house.gov in his powerful opening testimony at House Judiciary today. Our First Amendment rights & #democracy itself are being endangered by the actions of the Trump administration.

No president should be able to target political opponents. The NOPE Act would protect dissent, protest, and democracy itself. Urge Congress to act and pass the No Political Enemies Act: bit.ly/PassNOPE

This is authoritarianism. President Trump's comments clearly indicate that he intends to do anything to stay in power, with no regard for the democratic systems foundational to this country. Lawmakers and every day Americans have to stand up and resist to #SaveDemocracy

The Pat Finucane Centre @finucanecentre.bsky.social and @humanrightsfirst.org talk about 'Public Funding of Soldier F's Legal Defence' this afternoon @museumfreederry.bsky.social @dooleydooley.bsky.social @suchitauppal.bsky.social

"The arrest of Don Lemon & 3 more journalists covering anti-ICE protest in MN is a clear violation of the 1st Amendment & an outrageous escalation of authoritarian overreach. When a government arrests journalists, it threatens free speech for all." - @humanrightsfirst.org's CEO @uzraz.bsky.social

Watch this powerful testimony from a veteran protesting ICE's brutality in Minneapolis. Veterans fought to uphold our freedoms, not watch them be taken away by a rogue agency #IceOutForGood Video credit to @motherjones.com youtube.com/shorts/BS_P6...

Join @weareallamerica.bsky.social , @rcusa.bsky.social , @cwsglobal.bsky.social & Human Rights First for a national briefing on the 2026 outlook for refugee resettlement, asylum, #TPS, and other humanitarian protections. Policy updates, funding, and advocacy ahead. 🗓️ Feb 2, 1pm ET Register now!👇

Violent attacks on Reps @ilhanmn.bsky.social and @frost.house.gov show the real danger of racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric that the Trump admin continues to spew. This puts elected officials and our democracy at risk. States must prioritize the protection of public officials.

On @iowapublicradio.org, Human Rights First's CEO @uzraz.bsky.social spoke with Ben Kieffer about why defending human rights, upholding the rule of law, welcoming refugees, and resisting authoritarianism matter to everyday Iowans. Listen below👇

The Trump Administration is set to terminate TPS on February 3rd, putting more than 375,000 Haitian TPS holders at risk of immediate danger, including family separation. LIVES ARE ON THE LINE. We NEED your help to protect them #TPSForHaiti 🇭🇹

We are mourning the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend. ICE & CBP are not keeping us safe—they are terrorizing and killing with impunity. Congress can prevent these tragedies by refusing to fund ICE and demanding accountability. Contact your Senators NOW: bit.ly/ICEOut4Good

Human Rights First strongly supports UN Special Rapporteur Satterthwaite’s call for the U.S. government to lift its sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court and end its attack on those seeking justice for atrocities. Thank you for your leadership @unsr-judges.bsky.social.

Our VP @enriqueroig.bsky.social joined TRT World to discuss #Honduras's election of Nasry Asfura. Discussion included U.S. influence on the election and growing human rights concerns documented by HRF’s @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social following deportations to Honduras without due process. 👇

In a massive show of support, 1,025 orgs, including immigrant justice, human rights, civil rights, faith & labor orgs sent a letter to members of Congress to express horror, outrage & deep grief about the recent shooting deaths by federal agents in Minneapolis. humanrightsfirst.org/library/no-f...

Our client Yunseo Chung isn’t accused of a crime. She’s being targeted for deportation for attending a peaceful protest. Our Special Counsel Joshua Colangelo-Bryan updates on our fight to protect her First Amendment rights against the government’s recent appeal.

UPDATED: Our Third Country Deportation Watch tracker with @refugeesinternational.org includes: ➡️New agreements with at least 5 countries ➡️ Updated data analysis on asylum pretermissions ➡️ Documentation of recent transfers ➡️ Stories sharing the real human cost

Alberto Mora, who served as the chief legal officer for the Navy and Marine Corps, explains how an attack on #Greenland would be a violation of the 2024 Defense Act in a piece for @justsecurity.org. ⬇️⬇️

ICE's killing of Renee Nicole Good is not an isolated incident. It’s the result of unchecked enforcement, mass detention, & no accountability. Now the Trump admin is asking for $3.4B more for ICE detention. We must say NO MORE. Call your senators and reps NOW! Take action at bit.ly/ICEOut4Good

One year into the Trump administration, attacks on democracy & human rights keep escalating. From day one, Human Rights First has fought back—in court, on Capitol Hill, & on the front lines. Support our work in continuing to fight authoritarianism: info.supporthumanrightsfirst.org/give/756820/...

One year under Trump 2.0, immigration policy has meant mass deportations, expanded detention, family separation, and forced transfers to dangerous third countries—often in violation of the law. Our new issue brief breaks it down: humanrightsfirst.org/library/issu...

President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in MN is a dangerous escalation of authoritarian power. Federal immigration enforcement in MN is already heavily militarized—resulting in violence & death. Congress & the courts must stop this overreach humanrightsfirst.org/library/invo...

Human Rights First & 115 other orgs signed a statement marking the 24th anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay. We have long advocated for its closure, that it not be repurposed for other detention campaigns & for accountability for abuses that took place. www.cvt.org/statements/g...

"There is the constant boom of explosions from nearby Vovchansk as we round up the animals. The Russian army, specifically the 2nd Guards Spetsnaz Brigade, the 128th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, and the 82nd Motor Rifle Regiment, are about 10 miles up the road." humanrightsfirst.org/library/evac...

ICE's extrajudicial killing yesterday in Minneapolis is yet another example of the unlawfulness and cruelty of ICE as they terrorize communities across the nation. Our hearts go out to all those impacted.

Enrique Roig, our VP of External Relations, told @wlrnnews.bsky.social: “[Acting President Rodríguez] was clearly complicit in the human rights abuses of the Maduro regime… the command-and-control structure for that whole repressive system has not gone away.” Read more: www.wlrn.org/americas/202...

Removing an illegitimate leader by unlawful means to establish open-ended U.S. control of Venezuela’s governance and oil sector undermines the likelihood and legitimacy of a future democratic transition. humanrightsfirst.org/library/huma...

From the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Slava risked his life rescuing civilians from communities under fire. On Christmas Day, he was killed by Russian drone evacuating people from the frontline. Our @dooleydooley.bsky.social honors him: humanrightsfirst.org/library/at-k...

Almost certainly not, is our answer; but advocates and Congress should use the occasion of this upcoming report to scrutinize the administration's record and highlight the human impacts of U.S. backsliding on anti-corruption.

Thanks to Middle East Eye for covering @humanrightsfirst.org's push for the U.S. government to acknowledge that the ongoing torture in Bahrain's prisons requires, among other things, a visa ban on the country's long-serving interior minister.

Human Rights First has submitted evidence and a recommendation urging the U.S. government to impose #GlobalMagnitsky sanctions and a mandatory visa ban against Bahrain’s interior minister, based on the torture and cruel treatment of prisoners in facilities under his supervision.

The Trump admin’s expanded Travel Ban is unequivocally racist. It targets African & Muslim-majority countries, separates families, and endangers refugees & Afghan allies. We urge Congress to act immediately to overturn this discriminatory policy.

Our November @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social report shows a sharp escalation in the Trump admin’s mass deportation campaign—record domestic transfer flights, expanded forced third-country transfers, & continued removals to Venezuela amid rising tensions. Read more: humanrightsfirst.org/library/ice-...

Dang Dinh Bach has been jailed since 2021 for defending communities against environmental harm. Yesterday, we awarded him the 2024 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty. His work should be celebrated, not criminalized. We call on Vietnam to release him immediately.

Thank you to Rep. Jamie Raskin for joining our event honoring Baldwin Award winner Dang Dinh Bach and for calling on Vietnam to free him. We’re grateful for your leadership alongside @lofgren.house.gov, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and Rep. Derek Tran.

As we celebrate #HumanRightsDay and look ahead to the 75th anniversary of the #RefugeeConvention, 300+ groups worldwide are calling on States to uphold human rights, refugee, and humanitarian treaties. Read the letter👇

Our Substack is now LIVE! Human Rights First's CEO @uzraz.bsky.social launches our substack with a piece arguing that human rights can’t be limited to vague “natural rights” ideas. Universal rights, grounded in law, protect everyone and are essential for U.S. credibility at home and abroad.

2025 saw rising authoritarianism at home & abroad. But wherever rights were attacked, people rose to defend them. On this #HumanRightsDay, thank you for fighting back. You show the collective power we have to make change. Anyone can defend human rights—and we need everybody.

We joined 130+ groups urging #POTUS to fully restore our nation's humanitarian & immigration programs. Collective punishment & vilification of Afghans, Somalis, refugees, or immigrants is not sound national security policy. @rcusa.bsky.social @welcomewdignity.bsky.social rcusa.org/wp-content/u...

We are appalled by the Trump administration's decision to halt processing of all asylum applications as well as immigration processes for the countries in its 2025 Travel Ban, which could imperil countless people fleeing persecution. Read our statement: humanrightsfirst.org/library/trum...

The U.S. administration is quietly using a maze of third-country transfer deals to whisk asylum seekers and other immigrants to places where they have no ties—and where many face serious danger. 👀 We're teaming up with @humanrightsfirst.org to pull back the curtain on these deals. 🧵

Even after asylum is granted, people still face huge barriers in the U.S.—from housing to job security. Amadou’s story shows how meeting basic needs can help asylum seekers rebuild their lives. This #GivingTuesday, support our Client Emergency Fund at bit.ly/CEFSupport.

This #GivingTuesday, your support helps defend democracy and advance human rights in the U.S. and abroad. In 2025, you protected 500k+ humanitarian parolees, equipped 14k with critical resources, & sent 13k+ letters to Congress. THANK YOU.👏👏 Help us keep going in 2026: humanrightsfirst.org/donate

Women human rights defenders face escalating digital violence—deepfakes, doxxing, sexualized smears, coordinated trolling. They’re targeted because they’re activists & because they’re women. As we mark this year's #16DaysOfActivism, governments and tech platforms must act. Read more👇

The Trump admin’s directive to review more than 230,000 already-vetted refugees is a dangerous attempt to terminate legal status & retraumatize families who built their lives here. Survivors of persecution deserve protection, not further punishment by our own government.

Political violence has no place in America - full stop. It’s horrifying that President Trump has called for the execution of elected officials. All political leaders, regardless of party politics, should see this as a threat to themselves and our nation.