I. Introduction When Japan admitted over 2,000 Ukrainian refugees in 2022, a key question emerged: is Japan relaxing its strict immigration policy to accept more refugees?[1] The answer—in the negative—came soon after. On June 9, 2023, the Japanese government enacted the Amendment Act of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition […]
Immigration Law
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I. History of Hong Kong and Its National Security Law Hong Kong, located in the southern region of China, was originally under British rule.[1] This was a direct result of the Opium War.[2] The Opium War began because the British were smuggling opium into China, against China’s wishes, to pay […]
I. Introduction The case of United States v Rahmi is a case that is at the intersection of constitutional interpretation and the imperative to address domestic violence. At the center of this case is the question of whether restrictions on firearm ownership for individuals subject to civil restraining order violate […]
I. Introduction Amidst the continuous global struggle for LGBTQI+ rights, recent progress within religious institutions presents an opportunity for positive momentum. Oppressive laws are still being enacting in many countries, including recent legislation on Ghana targeting the LGBTQI+ community. Even in the United States, there appears to be increasing pushback […]
I. Introduction On December 23, 2023, South Africa filed an application to the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) to institute proceedings against Israel.[1] The application alleged violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”) due to Israel’s ongoing military campaign in […]
I. INTRODUCTION In 2023, 4.3 million Sudanese individuals were displaced, with 1.1 million fleeing to neighboring countries due to the escalating conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (“SAF”) and the Rapid Support Forces (“RSF”). The ongoing hostilities have sparked the deployment of heavy artillery weapons in densely populated areas, posing […]
I. Introduction On January 31, 2020 at 12:00 a.m., after forty-seven years within the European Union (“EU”), the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) became the first and only country to leave the EU.[1] Created in 1921, the Republic of Ireland-Northern Ireland border (the “Northern Irish border” or the “border”) has a lengthy, […]
Introduction On February 3, 2023, a train owned by Norfolk Southern, carrying hazardous chemicals, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.[1] When the train crashed, a toxic chemical fire burned for an entire day.[2] Ohio Governor, Michael DeWine, ordered evacuation of the area surrounding the crash site.[3] To avoid a catastrophic explosion […]
Introduction Healthcare is a human right.[1] Multiple covenants, declarations, and countries have recognized this right and taken action to ensure it is protected.[2] However, the United States fails to recognize healthcare as a human right.[3] While a majority of other industrialized countries have a version of universal healthcare, the United […]
Introduction Enforcing the death penalty as punishment for a crime violates a person’s right to life and to live a life equal in dignity and rights.[1] Although this practice has not been uniformly abolished around the world, it has been prohibited in 144 countries as of 2021.[2] The Universal Declaration […]