Trump administration again boycotts UN human rights review

What happened: The United States again skipped a UN review of its human rights record in Geneva, and the UN Human Rights Council delayed examining the US record until January. Why it matters: A State Department spokesperson said participation would imply endorsement of the council, which the US called "irredeemable." The ACLU's Jamil Dakwar said attacks on civil liberties are unprecedented in generations, and a former council secretary said the walkout could affect the credibility of the review system.

The United States again skipped a UN review of its human rights record in Geneva, and the UN Human Rights Council delayed examining the US record until January.

A State Department spokesperson said participation would imply endorsement of the council, which the US called "irredeemable." The ACLU's Jamil Dakwar said attacks on civil liberties are unprecedented in generations, and a former council secretary said the walkout could affect the credibility of the review system.