HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST for HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
S. 2003: A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. H.R.3702: To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. S. 2175: A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. H.R. 4192: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. Procedures Implementing Section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, requiring military custody for foreign al-Qaeda terrorist suspects. Opposed H.R. 3261: Stop Online Piracy Act, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom Opposed S. 968: A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBYN LIEBERMAN | — |
| RAHA WALA | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
H.R. 3671: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt- (1)(B) Placing restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. H.J.RES.80: Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. S.J.RES.28: A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. S. 1039: To impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, for the conspiracy to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against Hermitage, and for other gross violations of human rights in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Policy issues include: Advocated against issuance of a national security waiver to allow military assistance to Egypt. Instead, sought restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. Pressuring Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses Pressuring Egypt to support state and civil institutions that form the infrastructure of a democratic society and protect freedoms of expression and association Presidential Study Directive 10/PSD-10: Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board Presidential Memorandum --International Initiatives to Advance Human Rights of LGBT persons Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport Designating sanctions for Rosoboronexport and other companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NEIL HICKS | — |
| ROBYN LIEBERMAN | — |
Immigration IMM
Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States. Coordinated opposition to the framing of 3/28 House hearing on immigration detention, entitled, "Holiday on ICE," and continued to push for reforms to the US immigration detention system. Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention. Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTHIE EPSTEIN | — |
| ROBYN LIEBERMAN | — |
| ANNE ELIZABETH SOVCIK | — |
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