Julia Parrey, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction Access to justice is a foundational principle of both domestic and international law.[1] Yet for incarcerated individuals in the United States, that access is often more theoretical than real.[2] A significant number of prisoners pursuing civil rights claims […]
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Kitty McMaster, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction In Xinjiang, China has built a system of mass detention, surveillance, and coercive control directed at Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities.[1] China describes these measures as counterterrorism and vocational education, yet the available evidence shows a system […]
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 […]
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] […]
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 […]
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, […]