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The organization works on a host of domestic and international rights from a legal perspective. The organization focuses pointedly on issues related to detainees. Along with the American Civil Liberties Union , Human Rights First is currently suing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on behalf of four Iraq is and four Afghans previously detained by the U.S. military.

Founded in 1978 , Human Rights First also works on a range of other issues, including asylum in the United States, international refugee policy, international justice, and protecting human rights workers abroad.

Human Rights First has issued numerous reports on human rights issues and has contributed Amicus Curiae briefs in support of foreign nationals held by the United States without charges.


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