Throughout its history, the United States has welcomed immigrants who have helped shape the country. From the first settlers who came to the colonies from Spain, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and Poland in the late 1700s through the end … Continued
Deportation is a legal process that allows a government to force a person or group of people out of the country. It can also be used to punish someone for a crime or other violation of law. There are several … Continued
The term civilian has many meanings and can refer to anyone who isn’t a member of the military. Generally speaking, civilians are not subject to military laws but do need to follow all other laws and codes of conduct. The … Continued
A citizen is someone who has a legal and moral responsibility to respect the laws of the state. Citizens are also responsible for fulfilling the rights of others and helping to create a sense of community in society. A good … Continued
Human rights are a set of principles that recognize the inalienable dignity of every human person. They are fundamental in the development of a society and are an integral part of the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of … Continued
Immigrants, people who live in a country that is not their own, come to the United States for a variety of reasons. They can be legal or unauthorized, and can come to the country for work, study, family reunification, or … Continued
Deportation is a legal process in which the United States government removes people who have entered or overstayed their visas. It’s often used to take away unauthorized immigrants from their homes and families, but it can also be applied to … Continued
The term civilian is often used to refer to people and objects not primarily associated with a military force. This is especially true in armed conflicts where military operations can be expected to result in large numbers of civilian casualties. … Continued
A citizen is someone who belongs to a country and pays taxes. This is important to ensure that the government can continue to provide for its people, such as building roads, schools, and the military. A good citizen is someone … Continued
Human rights are the set of fundamental values that we all share. They are enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the General Assembly in 1948 to protect people from harm and exploitation. The … Continued
Every day, people all over the world leave their home countries in search of a better life. They do this for a variety of reasons: to escape war and violence, to escape poverty, to find work, to seek education opportunities, … Continued
Deportation is a process that the government uses to remove aliens from the United States for violating immigration law. It can happen to a wide range of people, including both legal and illegal immigrants. In fact, about half of all … Continued
A civilian is someone who is not a member of the military. This can include police, firefighters and support staff in the United States, as well as people working in international armed conflict zones or on UN peacekeeping missions. Civilians … Continued
Citizenship is a relation between an individual and the government, community or other organisation that the person belongs to. It may be a political, social or civil status and varies significantly from one society to another. The concept of citizenship … Continued
Human rights are a set of universal moral values that protect people against discrimination and abuse. They can be applied to all members of the human family, regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or social status. The basic premise of … Continued
Immigrants are people who move to a country with the intention of settling there. They may do so for a variety of reasons, including studying, ensuring a better future for their family or just to live in a different environment. … Continued
Deportation is the process by which a person who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (green card holder) is detained and eventually ordered to be removed from the country. People are deported for a variety … Continued
A civilian is a person who is not in the military. They do not take part in hostilities and are protected by international humanitarian law. The Geneva Conventions and Protocols provide protection to civilians during armed conflict. The term “civilian” … Continued
A citizen is someone who belongs to a state and enjoys certain rights and privileges. A good citizen should be responsible and respectful, abide by the law, participate in government (vote), pay taxes, respect others, help those in need, contribute … Continued
Human rights are a set of basic rules that govern how people should treat each other. These rules apply to every person, and cannot be given away at someone else’s whim. These rules are based on the belief that humans … Continued
Immigrants are people who move to a new country for a variety of reasons. They may be legal immigrants, unauthorized immigrants or native-born children of immigrant parents. Immigration has been a critical part of American history, fostering economic vitality and … Continued