In Anglo-American law, deportation is the expulsion by an executive agency of a noncitizen whose presence in a country is deemed unlawful or detrimental. In practice, the term has often had a broader meaning: it can include exile, banishment, and … Continued
A civilian is someone who is not a member of the military, police or any other kind of belligerent group. Civilians may work in government, the private sector or nonprofit organizations and are not involved in active duty with any … Continued
Citizenship is the societal status of someone who is a member of a community of individuals sharing common rules and responsibilities. This status is usually conferred by law, though it can also be created through social practice. Citizenship is a … Continued
Human rights are a set of principles that people around the world are entitled to enjoy, and that governments are obliged to protect. This includes protecting people from violence, discrimination and other abuses of power. It also means ensuring that … Continued
Most people in the world will have to leave their homes, villages, towns, or cities at some point in their lives. For some, this will be a temporary move while they seek work or study in another part of the … Continued
Deportation is the process of removing a non-citizen from the United States, typically to their home country. The government can deport a person for many reasons, including immigration violations, crimes of moral turpitude, and serious felonies. It can also deport … Continued
A civilian is a person who is not a member of the armed forces. Civilians are employed in many different fields, such as law enforcement, health care, education, business and finance, and the arts. The majority of civilians work in … Continued
A citizen is a person who is a member of a country or community with full rights and responsibilities. Citizenship is generally determined by birth, the nationality of one or both parents, or naturalization. Different countries have their own traditions … Continued
Human rights are the standards that deserve universal protection in order for every person to live freely, equally and in dignity. They are based on the idea that all people have a basic moral worth and are entitled to certain … Continued
Immigrants are people who live in a country other than the one in which they were born. They are the source of much political, economic and cultural debate in many countries. In the United States, immigration has contributed to its … Continued
Deportation, also known as removal, is the process of sending a non-citizen back to his or her country of origin. This can occur for a number of reasons. Often people are removed because they violated immigration law or committed a … Continued
A civilian is someone who is not serving in the military. Civilians can be found all over the world and they work in many different fields. They often make a lot of money and have great benefits, including health insurance … Continued
A citizen is a person who is a member of a community. In the modern world, citizenship is usually tied to a government and includes the right to vote, participate in political activities, and access public services. A citizen is … Continued
Human rights are basic freedoms – like the right to live, to choose where one lives, to love and to work – that people need in order to be happy and fulfilled. They are universal, inalienable and interdependent. They apply … Continued
Immigration is the process of moving to a new country with the intention of permanently settling there. People immigrate to improve their economic opportunities, living conditions, and quality of life. Each country has its own rules and regulations that govern … Continued
Deportation is the removal or expulsion of a person from a country. In the United States, it is the process of removing someone who does not have citizenship in the United States from the country. Deportation can be the result … Continued
A civilian is a person who is not a member of an armed force or an organized military group. Civilians are protected by the laws of war and are entitled to certain privileges that distinguish them from combatants. However, it … Continued
A citizen is an individual who participates in a society and contributes to its welfare. Citizenship is a complex concept and it differs from one person to another. It can also be defined differently depending on a society’s core cultural … Continued
A human rights framework provides a way for political leaders and governments to develop and sustain democratic institutions. It also serves as a counterweight against the natural human tendency toward tyranny. Wherever political leaders or governments cut away at the … Continued
In a world where nations compete to attract the best and brightest, immigration is an important economic and social policy. Immigrants add to the nation’s economy, but they also enrich their communities, contribute to its cultural fabric and help their … Continued
Deportation is the expulsion of a non-citizen from a country by order of a government. The process is often complicated and lengthy. It changes the lives of not only the person being deported, but their family and community as well. … Continued
A civilian is someone who has not been enlisted into the military or any other armed force. This definition also applies to a person who is not a member of any political party or organization that advocates war. A civilian … Continued