Steve Elzie: How to Defend Refugees and Fight the Trump Travel Ban Using International Law in American Courts
The Trump travel ban executive orders, issued in January and March 2017, each called for a 120-day suspension of the […]
Human Rights
The Death Penalty Carries on through an Onslaught of New and Unresolved Challenges
In February, Florida enacted a new death penalty statute that resolved the constitutional issues the U.S. Supreme Court found in 2016. Even
Reflecting on the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
“The problems of racial injustice and economic injustice cannot be solved without a radical redistribution of political and economic power.”
Weekly News Roundup – Week of 11/28
Fidel Castro Passes Away Fidel Castro, who ruled Cuba for half a century, passed away last Friday at the age
How Did Trump Win: The Ebb and Flow of Progress in America
Newton’s Third Law states “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Perhaps this principle applies equally to
Moving Forward
Last night, Donald Trump won the presidential election. Hillary Clinton is likely to win the popular vote, bringing back painful
Veto Override Tinged With Regret
Last week, Congress voted to override a presidential veto for the first time in President Obama’s tenure. The bill in
Civil Liberties and the Presidency: Beware of a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
As we approach November, with presidential candidates jockeying for our support, civil rights and civil liberties advocates have reason to
Education & Youth, Human Rights, LGBTQ Rights, Voting and Elections Rights, Weekly News Roundup
Weekly News Roundup – 4/11
Evenwel v. Abbott: 1 person, 1 vote Last Monday, the Supreme Court held that states are allowed to count all
Genetic Discrimination: A New Frontier
Genetic testing is a medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes and genes to determine whether a person has, or
