Veterans for American Ideals
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Veterans and Allies. Coalition Builders. Human Rights Defenders.
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Project of @humanrightsfirst.org
More about veteran advocacy: humanrightsfirst.org/project/vets-for-american-ideals/
The SAVE Act and similar bills are direct threats to voting freedoms. Congress is pushing redundant bills requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register/vote, which disenfranchises voters of color, people who’ve changed names, military families, rural communities & more. #SaveAct
February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The SAVE Act and similar bills are direct threats to voting freedoms. Congress is pushing redundant bills requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register/vote, which disenfranchises voters of color, people who’ve changed names, military families, rural communities & more. #SaveAct
AAPI immigrant stories aren’t always included in national immigration narratives. This Valentine’s Day, VFAI is showing love by uplifting and standing in solidarity with AAPI immigrants who deserve safety and freedom. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants
February 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
AAPI immigrant stories aren’t always included in national immigration narratives. This Valentine’s Day, VFAI is showing love by uplifting and standing in solidarity with AAPI immigrants who deserve safety and freedom. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants
As our communities face violence, increased criminalization, detention, and dehumanization, VFAI chooses love and solidarity by taking action. Immigrants are people and deserve safety, dignity, and freedom in this country. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants #ICEOUT
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
As our communities face violence, increased criminalization, detention, and dehumanization, VFAI chooses love and solidarity by taking action. Immigrants are people and deserve safety, dignity, and freedom in this country. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants #ICEOUT
From new versions of the SAVE act, to calls to nationalize elections, lawmakers continue to threaten our right to free and fair elections. Members of Congress should oppose all versions of the SAVE act and #ProtectDemocracy www.cbsnews.com/news/save-am...
What is the SAVE America Act? Here's what to know about the GOP elections bill
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
From new versions of the SAVE act, to calls to nationalize elections, lawmakers continue to threaten our right to free and fair elections. Members of Congress should oppose all versions of the SAVE act and #ProtectDemocracy www.cbsnews.com/news/save-am...
The Constitution establishes a framework preventing any one person from taking power for their own benefit. Trump has made his intentions to disregard this by claiming that Republicans should eliminate the Constitutionally mandated authority to oversee elections from state & local officials. #voting
February 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The Constitution establishes a framework preventing any one person from taking power for their own benefit. Trump has made his intentions to disregard this by claiming that Republicans should eliminate the Constitutionally mandated authority to oversee elections from state & local officials. #voting
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort alongside activists Trahern Crews and Jamael Lundy are part of an alarming pattern of this administration encroaching on our First Amendment protections. #FirstAmendment #DonLemon #FreePress #Minnesota #FreeSpeech
February 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort alongside activists Trahern Crews and Jamael Lundy are part of an alarming pattern of this administration encroaching on our First Amendment protections. #FirstAmendment #DonLemon #FreePress #Minnesota #FreeSpeech
This is authoritarianism. President Trump's comments clearly indicate that he intends to do anything to stay in power, with no regard for the democratic systems foundational to this country. Lawmakers and every day Americans have to stand up and resist to #SaveDemocracy
As Trump opens his second term, it’s important to understand his first. “THE DIVIDER” w/@sbg1.bsky.social now in paperback or Kindle goes behind the scenes of his first four years in the White House and helps explain the next four.
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The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "The most comprehensive and detailed account of the Trump presidency yet published."—The Washington Post • A Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker and Financial Times • "Th...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
This is authoritarianism. President Trump's comments clearly indicate that he intends to do anything to stay in power, with no regard for the democratic systems foundational to this country. Lawmakers and every day Americans have to stand up and resist to #SaveDemocracy
Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Trahern Crews were arrested for covering an anti-ICE protest in MN. This is a blatant attack on our 1st Amendment rights, journalistic freedom, & free speech. #ImmigrationProtests #DonLemon #1stAmendment
"The arrest of Don Lemon & 3 more journalists covering anti-ICE protest in MN is a clear violation of the 1st Amendment & an outrageous escalation of authoritarian overreach. When a government arrests journalists, it threatens free speech for all." - @humanrightsfirst.org's CEO @uzraz.bsky.social
Don Lemon arrested by federal authorities after protest at Minnesota church service
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a Friday post on X that Lemon was arrested in addition to three other journalists "in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota....
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January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Trahern Crews were arrested for covering an anti-ICE protest in MN. This is a blatant attack on our 1st Amendment rights, journalistic freedom, & free speech. #ImmigrationProtests #DonLemon #1stAmendment
Watch this powerful testimony from a veteran protesting ICE's brutality in Minneapolis. Veterans fought to uphold our freedoms, not watch them be taken away by a rogue agency #IceOutForGood Video credit to @motherjones.com youtube.com/shorts/BS_P6...
This is not what this Army vet went to war for
YouTube video by Mother Jones
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January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Watch this powerful testimony from a veteran protesting ICE's brutality in Minneapolis. Veterans fought to uphold our freedoms, not watch them be taken away by a rogue agency #IceOutForGood Video credit to @motherjones.com youtube.com/shorts/BS_P6...
This Saturday, Alex Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse, was killed by ICE agents while defending our immigrant neighbors and exercising his First Amendment right to protest. #IceOut #VeteransStandWithImmigrants
January 27, 2026 at 8:28 PM
This Saturday, Alex Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse, was killed by ICE agents while defending our immigrant neighbors and exercising his First Amendment right to protest. #IceOut #VeteransStandWithImmigrants
We were proud to recognize Clare Byarugaba of Chapter Four Uganda for her incredible work advocating for the equality and dignity of LGBTQIA+ persons in Uganda.
Read her inspiring speech about her work here: humanrightsfirst.org/library/when...
Read her inspiring speech about her work here: humanrightsfirst.org/library/when...
January 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
We were proud to recognize Clare Byarugaba of Chapter Four Uganda for her incredible work advocating for the equality and dignity of LGBTQIA+ persons in Uganda.
Read her inspiring speech about her work here: humanrightsfirst.org/library/when...
Read her inspiring speech about her work here: humanrightsfirst.org/library/when...
Live from the Twin Cities 🚨 Thank you @jayapal.house.gov, the Minnesota delegation, and the over 30 Congress members that took the time to be present in person and demand accountability for DHS enforcement actions in Minnesota.
STARTING SOON: Join me LIVE for a hearing in the Twin Cities to conduct oversight on Trump’s deadly assault on Minnesota. www.youtube.com/live/bfVji76...
Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota
YouTube video by Representative Pramila Jayapal
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January 16, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Live from the Twin Cities 🚨 Thank you @jayapal.house.gov, the Minnesota delegation, and the over 30 Congress members that took the time to be present in person and demand accountability for DHS enforcement actions in Minnesota.
Yesterday, a Senate hearing on the Afghan parole program and the aftermath of the 2021 evacuation tried to unjustly villainize our Afghan allies.
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Yesterday, a Senate hearing on the Afghan parole program and the aftermath of the 2021 evacuation tried to unjustly villainize our Afghan allies.
This attack on Chapter Four Uganda, and other nongovernmental organizations facing similar crackdowns, are a dangerous move to restrict civic space in Uganda and undermine democracy on the eve of the country’s elections.
Human Rights First condemns the Ugandan government’s suspension of Chapter Four Uganda, a leading human rights organization, on spurious national security grounds. We call on the government to immediately overturn the suspension order. allafrica.com/stories/2026...
Uganda: Govt Suspends Top NGO Chapter Four Over Security Concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda's civil society sector, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Bureau) has suspended the operating permit of Chapter Four Uganda,...
allafrica.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
This attack on Chapter Four Uganda, and other nongovernmental organizations facing similar crackdowns, are a dangerous move to restrict civic space in Uganda and undermine democracy on the eve of the country’s elections.
Human Rights First condemns the Ugandan government’s suspension of Chapter Four Uganda, a leading human rights organization, on spurious national security grounds. We call on the government to immediately overturn the suspension order. allafrica.com/stories/2026...
Uganda: Govt Suspends Top NGO Chapter Four Over Security Concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda's civil society sector, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Bureau) has suspended the operating permit of Chapter Four Uganda,...
allafrica.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Human Rights First condemns the Ugandan government’s suspension of Chapter Four Uganda, a leading human rights organization, on spurious national security grounds. We call on the government to immediately overturn the suspension order. allafrica.com/stories/2026...
The NOPE Act is absolutely critical to ensure our fundamental rights are protected against an administration bent on abusing its power to target political opponents. We wholeheartedly support this bill and applaud this effort to defend our democracy.
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Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment, Prosecutions - Senator Alex Padilla
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-06) to introduce the No Poli...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The NOPE Act is absolutely critical to ensure our fundamental rights are protected against an administration bent on abusing its power to target political opponents. We wholeheartedly support this bill and applaud this effort to defend our democracy.
www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
"... Many of us owe our lives to these Afghan soldiers, we have a moral duty to protect them ..."
@SenWhitehouse said is what he heard from veterans after the fall of Kabul.
@SenWhitehouse said is what he heard from veterans after the fall of Kabul.
January 14, 2026 at 9:41 PM
"... Many of us owe our lives to these Afghan soldiers, we have a moral duty to protect them ..."
@SenWhitehouse said is what he heard from veterans after the fall of Kabul.
@SenWhitehouse said is what he heard from veterans after the fall of Kabul.
Thank you @padilla.senate.gov, @coons.senate.gov and others for standing up for #AfghanAllies at the Senate Judiciary hearing today. #Veterans #StandWithAfghanAllies
January 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Thank you @padilla.senate.gov, @coons.senate.gov and others for standing up for #AfghanAllies at the Senate Judiciary hearing today. #Veterans #StandWithAfghanAllies
Our VP of External Affairs @enriqueroig on Venezuela for the @makingpeacevisible.bsky.social podcast:
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Venezuela: Where's human rights in the narrative?
YouTube video by Making Peace Visible
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January 13, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Our VP of External Affairs @enriqueroig on Venezuela for the @makingpeacevisible.bsky.social podcast:
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As the United Kingdom government grapples with overhauling the law on how to address issues from the Northern Ireland conflict, the British parliament has asked Human Rights First for our analysis and recommendations. ⬇️
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UK Parliament Asks For Human Rights First's Advice on Northern Ireland Legacy Laws - Human Rights First
As the United Kingdom government grapples with overhauling the law on how to address issues from the Northern Ireland conflict, the British parliament has asked Human Rights First for our analysis and...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
As the United Kingdom government grapples with overhauling the law on how to address issues from the Northern Ireland conflict, the British parliament has asked Human Rights First for our analysis and recommendations. ⬇️
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@humanrightsfirst.org ‘s December 2025 ICE Flight Monitor report reveals the unprecedented scale, scope, and secrecy of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign during its first 11 months in office. Key findings from December:
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 PM
@humanrightsfirst.org ‘s December 2025 ICE Flight Monitor report reveals the unprecedented scale, scope, and secrecy of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign during its first 11 months in office. Key findings from December:
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"There is the constant boom of explosions from nearby Vovchansk as we round up the animals. The Russian army, specifically the 2nd Guards Spetsnaz Brigade, the 128th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, and the 82nd Motor Rifle Regiment, are about 10 miles up the road."
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Evacuating Civilians From Ukraine’s Front Line in the Snow - Human Rights First
Kharkiv: It’s still dark after 7 a.m. when we leave Kharkiv city to evacuate people from the frontline village of Hontarivka, a few hours’ drive east. It’s cold too: thick snow blankets the streets, a...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:27 PM
"There is the constant boom of explosions from nearby Vovchansk as we round up the animals. The Russian army, specifically the 2nd Guards Spetsnaz Brigade, the 128th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, and the 82nd Motor Rifle Regiment, are about 10 miles up the road."
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@vets4amerideals.bsky.social celebrates #HumanRightsDay. In a time when vulnerable people around the world are being deprived of their rights and the foundations of our democracy is at risk, the work of human rights advocates is more important than ever.
December 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
@vets4amerideals.bsky.social celebrates #HumanRightsDay. In a time when vulnerable people around the world are being deprived of their rights and the foundations of our democracy is at risk, the work of human rights advocates is more important than ever.
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As we celebrate #HumanRightsDay and look ahead to the 75th anniversary of the #RefugeeConvention, 300+ groups worldwide are calling on States to uphold human rights, refugee, and humanitarian treaties. Read the letter👇
Upholding Not Undermining International Law: Civil Society Open Letter to States (December 2025, reissued) - Human Rights First
In advance of Human Rights Day on December 10, the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in mid-December 2025, and the 75th Anniversary of the Refuge Convention in 2026, over 300 faith-based, non-gover...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
As we celebrate #HumanRightsDay and look ahead to the 75th anniversary of the #RefugeeConvention, 300+ groups worldwide are calling on States to uphold human rights, refugee, and humanitarian treaties. Read the letter👇
This administration's immigration crackdowns are harming the VA. Per a leaked memo, the VA is sharing information on its non-citizen employees to “relevant agencies.” As the country faces a healthcare crisis, this move endangers our healthcare and data privacy.
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Revealed: US veterans affairs to share immigration data about non-citizen workers with ‘appropriate agencies’
Exclusive: The move prompts fears the data will be sent to ICE to further the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
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December 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This administration's immigration crackdowns are harming the VA. Per a leaked memo, the VA is sharing information on its non-citizen employees to “relevant agencies.” As the country faces a healthcare crisis, this move endangers our healthcare and data privacy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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