Human Rights Crisis in the U.S.: White Supremacy’s Comeback Tour

By Terrance Sullivan, Amnesty International’s Racial Justice Director

The United States in 2025 is far from the “United” namesake bestowed upon it years ago. Instead, it is divided between those who support the ideals of equal rights for all and those who support a concentration of power that imparts rights for some.

The Trump administration’s dismantling of the rule of law and attacks on civil society—bolstered by the tenets of white supremacy—have only deepened those divisions.

Its actions pose a significant threat to racial justice by eroding legal protections, silencing dissent, and destabilizing the very institutions tasked with advancing racial justice and human rights. These actions are a direct and intentional attack on racial equity, echoing historical patterns used to suppress movements across the world.

The beginning of Donald Trump’s second term shows us that the country’s longstanding undercurrent of white supremacy has not only “resurfaced” but has been sanctioned, codified, and weaponized at the highest levels of power. The Trump administration has embraced authoritarian practices and weaponized the law, often specifically targeting laws and policies that have championed racial equality.

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Source: Amnesty International

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