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Chicago Police Torture Cases
Justice Served: The Arrest of Jon Burge
On October 21, 2008, Cmdr. Jon Burge was arrested at his home near Tampa, FL on charges of lying in a civil case about whether he and other officers under his command tortured and physically abused suspects in police custody dating back to the 1980s. Burge was charged with two counts of obstruction of justice and one count of perjury in a three-count indictment unsealed today following his arrest.
Committee on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination - Shadow Reporting
The U.S. is among the 173 State parties to the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination. The 18 member Committee, the first body created by the United Nations to review actions by States to fulfill obligations under a specific human rights agreement, examines reports submitted periodically by States parties on efforts to comply with the Convention. Government representatives generally present the report, discuss its contents with Committee members, and answer questions.
Effects of Psychological Torture
View this educational guide on the damaging effects of Psychological Torture.
Eight Lessons of Torture
Eight Lessons of Torture is an educational guide developed by the Center for Victims of Torture that discusses the use of torture and cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment by the U.S.
Election 2008 Voter Guide
Election Day is November 4, 2008! Vote Smart!
This year, Americans will cast votes for their new President and Vice President, along with 35 U.S. Senate seats, all U.S. House of Representative seats, and gubernatorial positions in 11 states. In an effort to inform voters on important issues, we thought it would be useful to give you a Voter Guide that you can use and share with others before going to the polls in November. Our Voter Guide is non-partisan and is intended to be an educational tool on the Midwest Coalition’s three project areas enabling voters to make informed choices when deciding which candidate(s) to support.
Ten Steps to Restore the U.S.' Moral Authority
Join MCHR in calling for the restoration of habeas corpus, a stop to renditions for torture, the abolition of secret prisons, fair trials, and the closing of Guantánamo Bay!
Download "Ten Steps to Restore the U.S.' Moral Authority:
A Common Sense Agenda for the 110th Congress"
UN Special Rapporteur on Racism Makes Official Visit to US
At the official invitation of the United States government, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Racism, Dr. Doudou Diene of Senegal, visited the U.S. from May 19 to June 6, 2008, to meet with government officials, non-governmental organizations, and victims of racial discrimination.