Trump’s ‘racist hate speech’ and migration crackdowns violate human rights, UN panel says
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A UN panel, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), issued a non-binding decision criticizing the United States for human rights violations related to racism and migration. The panel cited "racist hate speech" by political leaders, including Donald Trump, for potentially inciting racial discrimination and hate crimes. CERD also expressed concern over increased migrant detention, deportations (675,000 since January 2025), and the stripping of legal status from immigrants. The panel highlighted reports of racial profiling by ICE and border patrol, as well as "discriminatory, dangerous and violent methods" linked to migrant deaths since January 2026. The UN watchdog urged the US to uphold its obligations under the international convention on combating racism and discrimination.
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