Carrington Calder, Associate Member, Immigration & Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction Forty-six countries recognize some form of Sharia law.[1] One of these countries is Afghanistan, which has caused international backlash for their present state of women’s rights.[2] In August 2024, the Afghan Ministry of Justice created the new Propagation […]
Monthly Archives: December 2024
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Jasmyn Hardin, Associate Member, Immigration & Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction Ding, ding, ding! The bell rung after Angela Carini forfeited just forty-six seconds into a boxing match with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif during the 2024 Olympic Games.[1] This story dominated headlines as Carini later took to the media […]
Nicholas Hove, Associate Member, Immigration & Human Rights Law Review Content Advisory: This paper mentions sexual violence. I. Introduction President Daniel Ortega’s regime has effectively eroded Nicaragua’s democracy, turning the country into a totalitarian state.[1] Nationwide anti-government protests in 2018 initiated a drastic turn away from democracy, which has led […]
Katerina Fernandez, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The Cuban Revolution of 1959, a historical turning point in Cuba led by Fidel Castro, ushered in a new era marked by political repression and systematic restriction of civil liberties.[1] Since the revolution, the Cuban government has tightly […]