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美国

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面临

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严重

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人权

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危机

In 2026, Human Rights Watch said the United States is currently experiencing the most severe human rights crisis of this century.

The report points out that U.S. laws and institutions are weakening, and the government is becoming unfriendly to human rights.

Freedom of the press, judicial independence, and academic freedom are all affected.

Immigrants and minority groups face unfair treatment, such as mass detentions and rapid deportations.

Police have used excessive force during protests; some people have been arbitrarily arrested or even died.

The U.S. has also withdrawn from some important international human rights organizations, making global human rights protection more difficult.

The report also states that issues like racial discrimination, police violence, and voting restrictions remain serious, especially affecting African American, Indigenous, and Latino communities.

Human Rights Watch calls on the U.S. to reform and protect human rights, warning that otherwise the country's democratic system will face great threats.