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Immigration

D.C. Circuit Rules That Public Health Law Empowers Government to Expel Asylum-Seekers—But Not to Countries Where They Face Persecution or Torture

Shalini Bhargava Ray Thu, Mar 31, 2022, 8:01 AM

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently ruled in a challenge to a policy of expelling asylum-seekers at the border during the coronavirus pandemic, offering partial victories both to the government and to those challenging the measure.

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Immigration

Shadow Sanctions for Immigration Violations

Shalini Bhargava Ray Wed, Feb 2, 2022, 9:01 AM

Although the INA strictly imposes deportation for all immigration offenses, immigration law does not, in practice, have only one penalty—but these sanctions are imposed arbitrarily and in the shadows of the formal immigration system.

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China

What to Do About Xinjiang

Jordan Schneider Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:50 AM

How the U.S. can push back on human rights abuses in the region.

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Policing in America

Did a Government Drone Flight Over a Protest Violate the Fourth Amendment?

Nathaniel Sobel Fri, Jun 12, 2020, 9:03 AM

The Supreme Court’s landmark Fourth Amendment decision in Carpenter could impose new limits on aerial surveillance.

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Policing in America

Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Agencies Require Expanded Oversight

Carrie Cordero Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 1:45 PM

The potential for expanded interior Homeland Security law enforcement activity raises questions about whether components of the department being called upon are subject to appropriate training, preparation and accountability.