by nbaade | Apr 16, 2017 | Amicus, Executive Branch, Guest Author, Human Rights, Immigration
The Trump travel ban executive orders, issued in January and March 2017, each called for a 120-day suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (“USRAP”) in order to allow for a review of the security measures necessary by executive agencies.[1] Both orders were...
by nbaade | Mar 18, 2017 | Amicus, Criminal Justice, Policing and Law Enforcement
INTRODUCTION In its efforts to combat crime committed by street gangs—a societal ill that unquestionably warrants tough measures—California has pursued a range of aggressive tactics. It is axiomatic, however, that the tough measures employed must not violate the...
by nbaade | Feb 23, 2017 | Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation
Religion is a divisive issue. Few subjects arouse more controversy than the extent to which the government should permit, or even facilitate, the free exercise of religion. Even in progressive circles, there continues to be passionate disagreement as to the role...
by nbaade | Feb 9, 2017 | Amicus, Criminal Justice, Policing and Law Enforcement
This term, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the judicially created “provocation rule” comports with the Court’s precedents.[1] The action under review, Mendez v. County of Los Angeles, involves an incident that occurred in the desert town of Lancaster,...