Immigration has increased the number of highly educated people in the United States. Many first-generation immigrants have very low levels of education and many are highly skilled. Immigrant children perform exceptionally well academically and are typically found in the upper … Continued
What is deportation and how do I avoid it? Deportation is a legal term that can refer to a variety of different processes. While expulsion is more common in international law, deportation is often used in national law. In this … Continued
A civilian is a person who is not a member of an armed force. This person is not a combatant, although he or she must still respect the laws of war. Generally speaking, civilians are not considered combatants, although they … Continued
One of the most popular mobile apps in the world, Citizen provides real-time notifications of crimes and other incidents. It provides live video of an incident, including police and fire crews, and updates on protests, natural disasters, and other events. … Continued
There is no single set of universal human rights, but a vast body of international law protects a variety of individuals’ fundamental rights. The human rights treaties that govern international law are continually amended and reinterpreted, and the UN General … Continued
Approximately four million new immigrants enter the U.S. each year. The top countries for new immigrants were China (149,000) and India (129,000). The next largest group of new immigrants came from the Philippines (46,000). After the Great Recession, immigration from … Continued
If you are facing deportation, you might be wondering what your rights are. This article discusses some of the options you have if deportation is your only option. The good news is that there are many ways to fight back … Continued
The Geneva Convention provides for the protection of civilian hospitals. Parties to a conflict should try to establish local arrangements for the removal of civilians from encircled or besieged areas. Hospitals may be considered civilian if they do not take … Continued
What is the difference between a resident and a citizen? Citizenship is the relationship between a person and a state. As a resident of a state, an individual owes that state allegiance and is entitled to all of its protection. … Continued
The idea of inherent human rights is one that has deep roots in various traditions and cultures. This idea of justice and equality for all people is not a Western invention; all human societies have their own notions of justice … Continued
In 2013, the George W. Bush Institute honored immigrants’ heritage. They emphasized that immigration creates instant adults, bringing with them an obligation to contribute to the social security system. However, immigrants also contribute to the nation’s economy by boosting its … Continued
The word deportation is similar to the word expulsion. Although both terms are similar, deportation is more often used in national law and international affairs. Whether you face deportation or expulsion depends on your country’s law and your particular circumstances. … Continued
The term “civilian” refers to people and objects that are not military objectives. Examples of civilian objects include dwellings, schools, granaries, and civilian means of transportation. Civilian objects also include areas of food production, springs, wells, and water conveyance works. … Continued
The concept of citizenship arose in ancient Greece, when people lived in small organic communities, a sharp contrast to hunter-gatherer bands and the formerly established civilizations of the ancient world. Ancient Greeks were not known for recognizing distinctions between public … Continued
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was first adopted in 1948. It was drafted in the aftermath of the Holocaust and World War II, amid the poverty and misery of much of the world. The document was meant to … Continued
As the number of immigrants in the United States grows, the country faces a critical demographic issue. In 1970, there were just 2.5 percent black immigrants in the U.S. By contrast, black immigrants today represent nine percent of the nation’s … Continued
The term deportation is often confused with the word expulsion, which has a slightly different meaning in national and international law. In this article, we will discuss the differences between deportation and expulsion, as well as a few common legal … Continued
Civilian oversight systems take many forms, depending on community goals and investment. Some are hybrids, while others focus on specific functions and do not conduct independent investigations. Here are four common forms of civilian oversight. Read on to learn more … Continued
The notion of citizenship is often understood in the liberal tradition as a legal status that protects individual freedoms. Citizens exercise those freedoms in a world of political, social, and private associations. In a democratic society, individual freedoms are protected … Continued
Human rights are the fundamental freedoms of all human beings. Although they are rooted in the universal and non-discriminatory nature of human nature, they have evolved throughout history to include a wide variety of interests. In the past, human rights … Continued