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 […]
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“I asked almost everyone I interviewed…about their regrets, but…[t]hat’s not what we’ll remember when we have to leave, by choice, force, or casket.”[1] Karla Cornejo Villavicencio came to the United States without documentation at age 5, attended Harvard University, pursued her PhD at Yale, and wrote for major newspapers and […]