Press Releases
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The Center for Victims of Torture Warns About Significance of Rittenhouse Verdict
Posted: 11/19/2021
CVT issued this statement in response to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, who stood trial for murder in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Read More ⇒
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Center for Victims of Torture Mourns the Loss of David Weissbrodt, Founder and Leader
Posted: 11/12/2021
CVT today issued the following statement in response to the death of a key founder and long-time leader, David Weissbrodt. Read More ⇒
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CVT Denounces Reinstatement of Remain in Mexico Policy
Posted: 10/18/2021
CVT issued a statement in response to the Biden administration’s plan, subject to Mexico’s agreement, to re-start the Trump administration’s cruel and inhumane Remain in Mexico policy (known as MPP) in mid-November. Read More ⇒
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39 Human and Civil Rights Leaders Tell President Biden: “Your Administration Stands at a Precipice”
Posted: 09/22/2021
Leaders of 39 human and civil rights organizations delivered the following letter to the White House on Tuesday evening to oppose the Biden administration’s violent expulsions of Haitian asylum seekers at the U.S-Mexico border and its recent move to appeal a federal court ruling that would have brought an end to additional expulsions of asylum-seeking families. Read More ⇒
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CVT Calls for Investigation of Stewart Detention Center
Posted: 09/01/2021
CVT joins partner organizations in demanding an investigation into continuing allegations of medical neglect at Stewart Detention Center. Read More ⇒
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Center for Victims of Torture Names Simon Adams, Ph.D., as President and CEO
Posted: 09/01/2021
CVT today announces the appointment of Simon Adams, Ph.D. as president and chief executive officer to lead the organization in its mission to heal the wounds of torture and end torture worldwide. Read More ⇒
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130+ Groups Release Top Five Immigration Priorities for Biden Administration’s Next Budget
Posted: 08/17/2021
Advocates urge the administration to divest from detention and invest in communities. Read More ⇒
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Center for Victims of Torture Calls on U.S. to Provide Protection for Afghan Civilians
Posted: 08/17/2021
CVT issued this statement in response to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and resulting humanitarian crisis. Read More ⇒
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CVT Commends Transfer of Abdul Latif Nasser out of Guantánamo Prison
Posted: 07/19/2021
CVT today issued this statement as Abdul Latif Nasser is transferred out of the Guantánamo prison. Read More ⇒
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Center for Victims of Torture Presents 2021 Eclipse Award to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
Posted: 06/24/2021
CVT today presents its annual Eclipse Award to the Honorable Keith Ellison, Attorney General for the State of Minnesota. Read More ⇒
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