At Herischi Law, we are committed to advancing human rights through strategic litigation in U.S. courts and international forums. Our Human Rights Litigation practice encompasses a broad spectrum of claims that go beyond any single statute or category of abuse. We represent individuals whose fundamental rights have been violated—whether through state-sponsored repression, institutional discrimination, or other serious infringements of civil and human rights.

Our approach is comprehensive and client-centered. We draw upon multiple legal frameworks, including the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), the Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA), the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) as amended by JASTA, U.S. civil rights statutes such as 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and applicable state laws. Where appropriate, we also engage international human rights mechanisms and tribunals to maximize our clients’ remedies and amplify their voices on the global stage.

While we have secured landmark judgments in high-profile cases involving torture, extrajudicial killing, and state-sponsored terrorism—such as those brought on behalf of Mehrangiz Kar, Masih Alinejad, the family of Abbas Amir-Entezam, and the family of General Gholam-Ali Oveissi—our practice extends to other important areas of human rights. We handle claims involving discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, or political opinion; violations of freedom of speech, assembly, and association; arbitrary or prolonged detention; and other abuses that undermine human dignity and equality. We also represent clients in labor and employment matters where anti-discrimination and civil rights protections have been violated in the workplace.

Our team brings deep expertise in both international human rights law and domestic civil rights litigation. This dual perspective allows us to craft creative, multi-layered strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each case. Whether the violation occurred abroad at the hands of a foreign government or within the United States by public or private actors, we work tirelessly to hold perpetrators accountable and obtain meaningful relief for our clients.

Clients who turn to us for human rights litigation often include victims of political repression, individuals facing systemic discrimination, families seeking justice for loved ones whose rights were violated, and advocates whose work has made them targets of retaliation. We understand that many of these cases involve sensitive personal stories, significant power imbalances, and complex legal hurdles. Our attorneys provide compassionate, determined representation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

If you or someone you know has experienced a violation of human rights or civil rights—whether through discrimination, repression, arbitrary detention, or other serious abuses—Herischi Law is prepared to evaluate your case and pursue every available legal avenue for justice and accountability.

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