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U.S. elected officials urge UN to continue Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
On September 8, 2025 over 100 U.S. state & local officials sent a letter to the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council asking the UN to proceed with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the U.S. despite the federal administration’s withdrawal.
Elected officials know human rights cannot wait. As leaders entrusted to care for the American people, the letter signatories condemn this retreat and recommit to accountability.