De’Onna Nixson, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction Classrooms should be safe spaces for children to learn and grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Ideally, a classroom is a place where children feel supported, comfortable, and inspired, and where schools help children flourish and open doors to […]
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Claire Roncallo, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The infamous Alcatraz, a now-closed prison island off the coast of San Francisco Bay, was once known for being virtually inescapable and notoriously cruel, defined by its strict rules, harsh conditions, and extreme isolation.[1] Today, its legacy has […]
Carrie Hoke, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The H-1B visa program, formally established by the Immigration Act of 1990, was created to assist employers who sought to hire noncitizens for specialty occupations that require highly specialized knowledge.[1] The H-1B program provides employers with a tool […]
Carrie Hoke, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction On September 9, 2025, protestors in Kathmandu set fire to Nepal’s parliament building amid a wave of nationwide political unrest.[1] In the days leading up to the event, digital platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly “Twitter”) […]
De’Onna Nixson, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction It is 7:53 p.m., and Kenneth Eugene Smith is securely strapped to a gurney with a blue-rimmed respirator mask covering his face.[1] A microphone is brought before him so he can say his final words.[2] Three minutes later, […]
Claire Roncallo, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction Since 2014, the Chinese government has targeted the Uyghur population in Xinjiang through mass detention, forced assimilation, and cultural erasure.[1] Human rights groups have condemned these actions as part of a broader effort to suppress the cultural and […]
De’Onna Nixson, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction “Brazil has stepped forward as the first country in Latin America to pass a dedicated law to protect children’s online privacy and safety.”[1] As technology evolves faster than regulations, children have been left vulnerable in online spaces.[2] The […]
Claire Roncallo, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The United States immigration system promises due process and fair opportunities for immigrants to present their cases before an impartial judge.[1] In practice, however, many immigrants who attend scheduled hearings face the threat of detention or deportation immediately […]
Meredith Mast, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction Following weeks of speculation and reporting on interagency negotiations, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has entered into an unprecedented information-sharing agreement with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.[1] The agreement stems from […]
Olivia Martini, Associate Member, Immigration & Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The United States is the only United Nations member state that has not ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), a landmark treaty designed to protect the civil, political, economic, and social rights of children.[1] […]