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 […]
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Meredith Mast, Associate Member, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review I. Introduction From facility maintenance to natural disaster relief, prison labor is deeply embedded in various sectors of the American economy.[1] Prison programs are frequently marketed as opportunities for post-release preparedness and rehabilitation.[2] However, the inherently punitive nature of prison […]