Julia Parrey, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction In the United States legal system, the right to counsel is recognized as one of the most important constitutional protections.[1] The Sixth Amendment guarantees individuals accused of a crime the right to be represented by counsel, reflecting the […]
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Cameron McDonald, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The U.S. immigration detention system has undergone a fundamental transformation since the start of the first Trump Administration, evolving into a structure that human rights advocates and scholars have identified as a modern iteration of the concentration camp.[1] […]
Julia Parrey, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction “When they told us to reject the evidence in front of our eyes, we kept recording.”[1] Journalist Frank Bures shared his twist on the famous quote from George Orwell’s 1984 in describing the efforts of Minnesota residents and […]
Carrie Hoke, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction Federal immigration agents increasingly operate behind masks and without clear identification measures, undermining core principles of due process and equal protection, creating an environment of fear and mistrust that blurs the line between legitimate law enforcement and abuse […]