Finally, some good news...

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Dear John,

During a remarkably difficult year — one where human rights inequities have
never been more starkly palpable — you could have just as easily retreated from
the challenge. You could have said, “I don’t have the strength right now to fight for justice and equality.”

But you didn’t.

And because you didn’t, we have incredible human rights wins to celebrate
together. I'm excited to share an update on some of our recent victories — and
ongoing battles — made possible by your commitment to protecting human rights in
our country and around the world. I hope you’ll take pride that you helped fuel
these incredible victories and urgent campaigns.

Here’s to many more ahead.

KEY VICTORIES

Asylum-Seekers Karla* and Katherine* Are Free! Karla and her fifteen-year old daughter Katherine, who were detained by ICE for
more than ten months after fleeing from Honduras and seeking asylum here, have
been freed from the notorious ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas. The
COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed urgency to Amnesty’s work advocating for
the release of asylum-seekers needlessly detained in danger and with little
access to basic hygiene and medical care.

Karla and Katherine’s release is due to the relentless advocacy of their lawyers
and sustained pressure from activists like you. Read more »
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U.S. Takes Historic Step to Protect Uyghurs in China! In a rare bi-partisan move, Congress overwhelmingly passed the Uyghur Human
Rights Policy Act, thanks to pressure from advocates like you. It was then
signed into law.

This historic legislation sets into place a reporting system requiring the U.S.
government to identify individuals who have committed torture, abduction,
prolonged detention, and other human rights violations against Uyghurs — a
predominently Muslim ethnic minority group in China. Read more »
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Human Rights Activist Nabeel Rajab Walks Free After Four Years! In June, Bahraini human rights defender and prisoner of conscience, Nabeel
Rajab, was released after four years in prison.

Amnesty activists in the U.S. and around the world worked with Members of
Congress to advocate on behalf of Nabeel at the highest levels of government. Read more »
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FEATURED ACTION

Demand the right to peaceful protest: This month, AIUSA’s research team released a distressing new report, “The World is Watching: Mass Violations by U.S. Police of Black Lives Matter
Protesters,” exposing human rights violations by U.S. law enforcement of protesters,
journalists, legal observers, and medics across the country.

We are mobilizing our movement to demand an official response from government
officials on the local, state, and federal levels. Act now and protect the right to protest »
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STAY INVOLVED

Real, measurable human rights impact often depends on timely actions applied at
just the right time. Text messages are the most immediate way we can inform you
of breaking actions. When seconds count, a text can truly make a difference. Text RIGHTSNOW to 21-333 to join Amnesty’s Mobile Action Network, and make even
more impact on human rights.

On behalf of all of us at Amnesty, I want to thank you for sticking with us
through the good days and the bad.

You're a critical part of our success and we can’t wait to keep you updated with
more victories in the months to come.

Billie Hirsch
Director of Online Engagement
Amnesty International USA

P.S. If you feel inspired by these wins, consider making a tax-deductible donation to help fuel this work in the weeks
and months ahead
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efforts.

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