Lawsuit Claims Trump State Dept Hid Human Rights Violation Records
A lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of State by a coalition of LGBTQ+ and human rights organizations for failing to release congressionally mandated reports on international human rights abuses. The reports, required annually, are a crucial source of information on human rights conditions globally, informing policy decisions. The lawsuit alleges that the administration is attempting to conceal information by withholding the reports and instructing employees to omit common human rights violations. Leaked reports reveal significant omissions and alterations, particularly concerning countries favored by the administration, leading to accusations of a deliberate cover-up to protect specific nations and their actions.