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 […]
Immigration
Access to Justice in the New Era of Immigration Enforcement
Last month, in a case that made nationwide news, an undocumented transgender woman went to an El Paso courthouse to
Private Prisons Profit Under Trump
While the “Trump Bump”—the notable growth of the stock market since the election—has impacted numerous sectors of the economy, one industry
(Ir)Rational Actors: The Right to Trial in Lee v. United States
In 2009, Jae Lee–a legal resident but not an American citizen– was charged with possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute. The evidence against Lee was staggering, and his lawyer incorrectly promised that a plea deal would not put him in danger of deportation. The plea deal reduced Lee’s prison time from a 24-30 month range to a year and one day. Possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute, however, is an aggravated felony. Thus, Lee’s plea also mandated “deportation and permanent exile from the United States.”
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
No Child should Have to Face a Judge without a Lawyer
By Nino Monea This is a guest post by Nino Monea. Nino is a third-year student at Harvard Law School and
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