Trump's 2nd impeachment trial begins today: theguardian.com/us-news/2021/f…
Human Rights Watch's take: The authorities should also vigorously pursue criminal investigations into 6 January events, hold those responsible to account & ensure abuses are not repeated hrw.org/news/2021/02/0…
Human Rights Watch's take: The authorities should also vigorously pursue criminal investigations into 6 January events, hold those responsible to account & ensure abuses are not repeated hrw.org/news/2021/02/0…
Important to realize that an impeachment trial in the Senate is not enough.
Federal & state authorities have an obligation to conduct thorough and effective _criminal_ investigations of these events and ensure accountability for them.
Federal & state authorities have an obligation to conduct thorough and effective _criminal_ investigations of these events and ensure accountability for them.
The FBI has opened a criminal investigation, and charges have been brought against over 175 people in connection with the attack on the Capitol. The DoD, Capitol Police & the US House of Representatives also have opened investigations into law enforcement responses to the attack.
These investigations should be broad in scope, focusing not only on the individuals who stormed the Capitol, but also those who may have colluded with or assisted them by action or omission.
Congress & the Biden admin should ensure violent extremists don’t feel they can act with impunity because they are white or often enjoy support from law enforcement, and that no government official can elude accountability for unlawfully trying to subvert election results.
“If violations of basic political rights, including the right to be free from racial discrimination, carry no consequence in the United States, then the door is wide open for future violence and abuse.” - @NicoleAustinHil
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