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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]