A civilian is a person who is not a member of the armed forces or a combatant. Although they are not considered combatants, they are required to obey the laws of war. Civilians are distinguished from non-combatants, but some civilians … Continued
Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and the state. As a citizen, an individual owes allegiance to their state and is entitled to their protection. This relationship is important in many ways. This is the main purpose of citizenship. … Continued
The idea of human rights dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. Stoic philosophy held that the conduct of man should be judged according to his or her nature and brought into harmony with it. Human rights were developed in … Continued
The number of immigrants in the United States has soared in recent decades. Their percentage in the population has increased from under 5 percent in 1970 to more than 13 percent in 2013. Today, immigrants are the largest percentage of … Continued
Deportation is the process of deporting someone. It usually happens to people who have broken the laws of their countries. Deportation is often synonymous with expulsion, though the term “expulsion” is used more often in international and national law. The … Continued
A civilian is an individual who is not a member of an armed force or a combatant. They are not allowed to engage in hostilities or engage in battle. However, they do need to respect the laws of war. The … Continued
Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a state. This relationship means that an individual owes allegiance to the state, and is entitled to its protection. This relationship is very important. There are many different types of citizens. Each … Continued
Human rights are fundamental rights that a person has to live a normal, dignified life. They include the right to life, food, water, shelter, clothing, and medicine. These rights were codified in the twentieth century but their values and principles … Continued
As of 2015, the United States had approximately 44.9 million immigrants – or about 14 percent of the entire population. Among those who are noncitizens, 6 in 10 were lawfully present immigrants while over four in ten were undocumented immigrants. … Continued
In legal terms, deportation is the expulsion of an individual. Expulsion is a term more commonly used in national law, although deportation is a more appropriate term in international contexts. Expulsion is a common punishment for unlawful activities. Deportation is … Continued
Civilians are the people who do not belong to any armed forces and are not combatants in a war. While they do not have the right to use force, civilians must follow the laws of war. While they are not … Continued
Citizenship is the relationship between a person and his or her state. It means that the individual owes allegiance to the state and is entitled to its protection. It is a legal contract and is a crucial part of establishing … Continued
Human rights are freedoms that belong to individuals or groups, and are necessary for a just society. While some rights are more universal than others, the idea remains the same – everyone is entitled to some freedoms. In addition to … Continued
Immigrants are people who have fled their homelands for better economic or social conditions in a different country. Some migrate within their country while others cross the borders to find work or permanent residency. Whatever the reasons, migrants deserve our … Continued
Deportation is a term used in the legal process of removing a person from a certain location. Its meaning is similar to that of the term expulsion, though the term is generally used in national law rather than international law. … Continued
In international law, a civilian is any person who does not participate in hostilities. Although armed opposition groups are sometimes categorized as civilians, they are not considered to be combatants. In Colombia, the military manual defines civilians as anyone who … Continued
The Citizen app works similarly to police scanner apps, but it opens the emergency response system up to the public. It works by monitoring 911 communications through radio antennas located in large cities. Then, the team at Citizen screens them … Continued
Human rights are values recognized by governments and individuals around the world. They are based on the basic ideas of freedom and human dignity. These values are not controversial and are supported by every major religion, culture, and government. They … Continued
Immigrants are the people who migrate to a new country from their home country, either temporarily or permanently. They may not be citizens or natives of the country where they settle, but they become naturalized citizens and permanent residents once … Continued
Deportation is the removal of a person from a place. It is a legal term that is often confused with expulsion. Although the terms are similar, they are used differently in national and international law. Expulsion is more commonly used … Continued
A civilian is an individual who is not a member of the armed forces or a combatant. However, they must respect the laws of war and carry open arms. While there are some civilians who serve as non-combatants, there are … Continued