Category: ACE Research

Understanding The Standoff at Eagle Pass

The Background: Mexico, Biden, and Operation Lone Star The United States has had tense relations with Mexico when it comes to border security since Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s election into the Mexican presidency. This has been due to the implementation of the “Security and Foreign Agents” law implemented in Mexico, which significantly strains U.S. operations […]

Pros and Cons of the Youth Voting Rights Act 

Background  In the 2022 midterms, youth voters (ages 18 to 24) turned out in record numbers nationwide. In today’s political climate, the youth vote is becoming an increasingly elusive but crucial factor in winning campaigns. However, compared to other age groups, 18-24 year olds have the lowest participation rates. Many in this age group could […]

Could Joe Biden Be Replaced as the Democratic Party Presidential Nominee?

After his performance in the first debate of the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden is now facing calls from those in his own party to step down as the Democratic nominee. These calls to step down come after months of Republican lawmakers criticizing the president’s mental ability and stamina, as well as Special Counsel […]

Pros and Cons of the Medicaid-funded Housing Debate

What is Medicaid and Section 1115?  Medicaid is a federal government-funded health insurance entitlement program that provides health coverage to primarily low-income and disadvantaged individuals. Each state runs its own Medicaid program, so eligibility and benefits may vary.  While Medicaid benefits traditionally include physician and other health services, Section 1115 of the Social Security Act […]

Understanding the Primary Reform Debate

In the U.S., elections typically start with party primaries, where members of each political party select their candidates for the general election. There are two main types of primaries: closed and open. In closed primaries, only registered members of a party can vote in its primary. Open primaries, on the other hand, allow all voters […]

Understanding the Ranked-Choice Voting Debate

In the United States, voters typically choose single candidates on their ballots, and the candidate who receives the most votes wins. In a ranked-choice election, voters instead rank candidates in order of preference. After the election is over,  only first-choice votes are counted. The candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated from consideration, and the […]

Trump vs. Biden: An Unbiased Analysis of the Presidential Debate 2024

Updated July 3, 2024: With Highlights from Independent Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “The Real Debate” live-streamed by Elon Musk on X For the first time in 1,336 days, President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump faced off in the inaugural debate of the 2024 presidential election cycle. This historic event marks the first […]

Legal Protections for Undocumented North Korean Immigrants in Los Angeles under the California Values Act [SB 54]

Description of Issue  North Korea presents a severe humanitarian crisis, characterized by stringent controls over its citizens’ basic freedoms including movement, speech, health, and access to food. Domestic laws strictly forbid North Koreans from leaving their city or country without government authorization. Those found violating these laws or dissenting against the regime are often imprisoned […]

Pros and Cons of Voter ID Laws

Introduction Before 2006, U.S. states did not require voter identification at the polls; it was only necessary when registering to vote. However, Indiana introduced a law in 2006 mandating ID at the polls, which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld, ruling that securing elections justified the requirement, provided the laws were neutral and did not significantly […]

Understanding Texas Senate Bill 4

The Background: Preemption, Biden’s Border Policies and Operation Lone Star In 2012, the United States Supreme Court deliberated on four provisions from Arizona’s “Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act” in the case of U.S. v. Arizona, 567 U.S. 387 (2012). In a 6-2 decision, the court found three provisions to be unconstitutional due […]