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Constitutional LawFeaturedFlorida LawImmigration
October 25, 2023By Daniel DeIzaguirre
Many new bills signed into law have made Florida politics a widely discussed topic. One of these bills, SB 1718, was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 9, 2023. The law took effect on July 1, 2023. The bill was labeled as the “strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation in the country” […]
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October 11, 2023By Samantha Gonzalez-Gomez
Immigration is a topic of debate that has polarized America since the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1882.[i] In the years of early legislation, issues of contagious diseases, crime, and insurgency permeated the nation.[ii] This not only marked the inception of stigmas associated with modern-day illegal immigration but also caused an even bigger […]
Constitutional LawCOVID-19FeaturedImmigration
March 15, 2023By Paula Charles
Immigration has been a perpetual source of controversy in the United States for many years. Policymakers have had to consider economic, security, and humanitarian concerns when addressing immigration.[i] Due to the legislature being unable to come up with an inclusive immigration policy, legislative decisions have effectively been thrown to the executive and judicial branches in […]
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October 17, 2022By Kaisha Ahye
On September 14, 2022, 48 migrants, the majority of whom were Venezuelan nationals, boarded two privately chartered planes in Texas, destined for Massachusetts.[i] The migrants boarded the charter planes after a few locals had approached them and promised them employment opportunities, housing, and immigration assistance.[ii]Instead, they arrived on Martha’s Vineyard, an island located off the […]
