We are US civil rights lawyers. Trump’s policies have driven us to seek justice internationally| Thomas Becker and Antonio Romanucci
Summary
Civil rights lawyers describe how actions by President Trump’s administration, including violent responses to immigration protests, have pushed them to seek justice through international human rights bodies. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold a special hearing in Washington DC to examine these allegations of excessive force and rights abuses.Key Facts
- The lawyers have used US courts to fight government abuses but say this option is becoming limited.
- President Trump’s administration is accused of attacking the courts and targeting lawyers who oppose it.
- They requested a rare hearing at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) about US treatment of immigration protesters.
- The IACHR oversees human rights in the Americas and holds hearings to investigate complaints.
- The hearing will take place near the White House and focus on violent suppression of peaceful protests.
- Victims including Renee Good (killed by ICE) and the Rev David Black (injured by federal agents) will have representatives testify.
- Trump signed immigration policies seen as harsh and xenophobic on his first day in office, including deploying federal agents for raids in cities.
- International organizations, like the United Nations, have criticized the US for its treatment of migrants.
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