The United States has announced it will not participate in the United Nations review of its human rights record. U.S. officials stated that engaging in the review would imply endorsement of the U.N. Human Rights Council, from which the U.S. has previously distanced itself. This decision has drawn criticism from human rights advocates who view it as a retreat from Washington's commitment to global engagement on human rights and justice issues. The withdrawal marks a notable shift in U.S. interaction with international human rights mechanisms and has been reported by multiple news agencies including Reuters and NEWSMAX.