United States
The United States is a federal republic whose people benefit from a vibrant political system, a strong rule-of-law tradition, robust freedoms of expression and religious belief, and a wide array of other civil liberties. However, in recent years its democratic institutions have suffered erosion, as reflected in partisan pressure on the electoral process, bias and dysfunction in the criminal justice system, harmful policies on immigration and asylum seekers, and growing disparities in wealth, economic opportunity, and political influence.
Freedom in the World — United States Country Report
United States is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2022, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Freedom on the Net— United States Country Report
United States is rated Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
The Democracy Project
Even as Americans remain committed to the ideals of democracy, a majority see democracy in the United States as weak and getting weaker, according to a national survey jointly commissioned by Freedom House, the George W. Bush Institute, and the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.
News & Perspectives on the United States
United States: Trump and Allies Tried to Subvert Democratic Elections; Accountability Needed
Press release
July 22, 2022
United States: Freedom House Applauds Momentum on Electoral Count Act Reform
Press release
July 20, 2022
CECC Statement: The Threat of Transnational Repression from China and the U.S. Response
Testimony and remarks
June 21, 2022
Permanent Global Magnitsky Act Will Ensure Perpetrators Face Consequences
Joint statement
April 12, 2022
Freedom House, Human Rights First, 56 Organizations Urge Congress to Reauthorize & Strengthen Global Magnitsky Act
Joint statement
March 23, 2022
Freedom House Mourns Passing of Madeleine Albright, Formidable Diplomat and Champion of Freedom
Press release
March 23, 2022
Biden Administration’s Decision to Reprogram Military Aid to Egypt Is Necessary but Insufficient
Joint statement
February 1, 2022