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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Introduction Immigration was a major focus for the Trump Administration. Through extreme rhetoric and legal action, the Trump administration revived a longstanding dispute: birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is a legal doctrine revolving around the granting of automatic citizenship.[1] Trump’s goal was to end the principle of birthright citizenship and impose […]