The Fundamental Principles of Human Rights A fundamental principle of human rights is that they are inalienable and universal, meaning that no one can voluntarily relinquish them or deny them to others. They are equally fundamental and cannot be taken … Continued
Immigrants and the Economy The United States is home to millions of immigrants. Many of these immigrants have been here for years and are willing to make the country their home. The Immigration Act of 1990 established a quota of … Continued
What is Deportation? Deportation refers to the act of being deported by an executive agency. It is a term that has many meanings, including exile, banishment, and transportation of criminals to penal settlements. Immigration deportations can occur at any time. … Continued
The app Citizen helps you report crimes and find out more about local communities. It shows you a map of your neighborhood with a line of incidents. Depending on the severity of the crime, you may also be able to … Continued
Human rights are normative principles that set certain standards of human behavior. They are routinely protected in international and municipal law. The basic idea is that no one has the right to violate these standards. Often, human rights are violated … Continued
Immigration is the international movement of people. They are not native to the country they are moving to, and are often without citizenship. These individuals migrate to another country and settle as citizens or permanent residents. There are many different … Continued
Deportation is the process of removing someone from a country by executive order. The term is also used to refer to banishment and exile, and the transportation of criminals to penal settlements. Immigration laws require immigration judges to follow the … Continued
A civilian is a non-military person. They do not serve in the military. However, their safety must be protected. In wartime, civilians are entitled to certain privileges under the laws of war and international treaties. For example, the right to … Continued
The Citizen App If you’re interested in helping the government prevent crimes, you should try the Citizen app. This mobile app is like a police scanner, except it makes the emergency response system more accessible to the public. It does … Continued
The United Nations has created a body of human rights law, a universal code of norms that are internationally recognized. These laws specify a wide range of basic human interests and define a range of permissible political practices. These laws … Continued
Immigrants Are a Boon to the Economy Immigration is a natural process for the human race. In fact, there have been numerous waves of immigration throughout history. Some of the largest waves came from Europe to the Americas in the … Continued
Understanding the Process of Deportation If you are facing deportation, you must understand the different types of removal proceedings. The process is complicated and can take a long time. Inadmissibility and deportability are two different legal categories that are governed … Continued
What Is a Civilian in a War? In a war, the civilian is the person who does not belong to the armed forces. As such, it is essential to ensure the safety of civilians. The Employment Development Department (EDD) releases … Continued
Citizen App Review Citizen is a new app from sp0n, Inc. that allows users to record police activity. These apps help people to hold law enforcement accountable for their behavior. While not universally praised, they can be helpful in catching … Continued
The Concept of Human Rights Human rights are basic rights that most people are unaware of. These include access to food, water, shelter, clothing, and medical care, as well as the right to be treated with dignity and respect. The … Continued
The Benefits of Immigration and How it Can Benefit You Immigration is the international movement of people to a new country. Immigrants are not native to the country they are settling in, and do not have citizenship. Typically, immigrants will … Continued
What is Deportation? Deportation is the process of forcing a non-citizen to leave the U.S. for any reason, including lack of immigration status or a violation of immigration law. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (ICE) can deport an immigrant … Continued
The Definition of a Civilian The term “citizen” is often used to denote non-combatants. This definition is inconclusive and subject to ambiguity. In the case of the Algerian war of independence, the difference between combatant and civilian is more problematic. … Continued
A new mobile app from Citizen has made its way to Android and iOS. Users can get notifications about road closures, police and helicopter activity, and incident maps right on their devices. The app even features a share button that … Continued