Cameron McDonald, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction War is often understood as a policy of violence the powerful use to impose their will.[1] War and other armed conflicts have long been among the largest drivers of forced mass migration.[2] War forces civilians to flee the […]
immigration law
8 posts
Cameron McDonald, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction In July 2025, thousands gathered at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the Club World Cup final.[1] Before kickoff, a father attending the game with his 10- and 14-year-old children briefly used a small drone outside […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Claire Roncallo, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction The United States immigration system promises due process and fair opportunities for immigrants to present their cases before an impartial judge.[1] In practice, however, many immigrants who attend scheduled hearings face the threat of detention or deportation immediately […]
The United States has a controversial history with immigration. For one, the United States is mythologized as a nation of immigrants—with the exception of Native Americans. However, since the country’s founding, Congress has passed, and the Supreme Court has upheld, statutes excluding certain groups of people from immigrating to the […]