What Makes Immigration Court Different From Typical Judicial Proceedings?
Essentially, normal assumptions about judicial independence and freedom from political influence do not apply in immigration proceedings.
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The Way We Identify Professionals Disadvantages Women
Males are much more likely to be granted last-name-only status, which implies eminence in their field.
Days in the Life of a Mexican Feminist Activist
Without a strong government response to the rampant presence of violence against women, the task of seeking justice is often left to grassroots organizers.
Inside the Epic Defeat of Kris Kobach’s Legal Argument for Voter Fraud
In Kansas, federal Judge Julie Robinson levied a decision that demolished the voter fraud argument that Kobach and his supporters have evangelized around the country.
Inside the Amazon-Led Fight Against Seattle’s Affordable Housing Tax
Critics in the city argue that the repeal of a tax that would help fund housing and homelessness initiatives is a capitulation to business interests.
A ‘White Civil Rights Rally’ Will Be Held in Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service has approved plans for a "white civil rights rally" to be held across from the White House on the anniversary of the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally.
Trump’s Family Separation Reversal Still Leaves Children to Languish in Detention
Trump's call to modify Flores v. Reno follows similar gestures by the administration that could keep more kids in detention for longer.
What Happens When Your Government Unjustly Deems You a Terrorist?
A conversation with Joan Carling, Filipino gender equality advocate, former adviser to the United Nations, and an enemy of the state, according to the Duterte government.
Could California Sue to Stop Trump’s Retaliatory ICE Raids?
The administration's weaponization of ICE may hurt its existing lawsuit against the Golden State's sanctuary protections, analysts say.
Poor Care Played a Role in the Deaths of Immigrants in ICE Custody
A new report highlights troubling patterns in medical care in immigration detention facilities.