Amnesty International USA to Host Presidential Candidate Forum on Asylum and Immigration Issues

Twenty-four hours after yesterday’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Nevada, White House contenders will once again stand in front of cameras and a live audience to address voters’ concerns – this time at an event specifically about immigration. On Thursday, February 20, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), alongside several partner organizations, will host a presidential candidate forum in Las Vegas on asylum and immigration to ask candidates tough and necessary questions on issues that warrant thoughtful and humane solutions. Moderated by BuzzFeed News’ Hamed Aleaziz, the forum will be livestreamed…

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