Amnesty: Trump Policies Accelerate Global Rights Decline

Amnesty International's annual report warns that President Donald Trump's first 100 days of his second term have accelerated global deterioration of human rights, emboldening authoritarian leaders and undermining post-World War II international frameworks. Legal scholars and advocates describe the administration as 'flagrantly lawless' and 'authoritarian,' highlighting threats to due process and birthright citizenship. Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement has affected millions of legal immigrants and asylum seekers, disproportionately impacting Hispanic communities in states like Florida. Critics argue that his policies have rejected core libertarian principles on trade and migration, leading to economic harm and further blurring distinctions between the U.S. and authoritarian regimes. Amnesty International also criticizes the lack of a robust response from global actors, especially the European Union, in defending international justice norms. The organization warns that the situation is likely to worsen unless there is stronger opposition to the dismantling of human rights protections.