Legal Protections for Undocumented North Korean Immigrants in Los Angeles under the California Values Act [SB 54]
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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 […]
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The Health Care Debate for Undocumented Immigrants: What You Need to Know
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Plea bargains have become the primary resolution for many criminal cases in the court system, with 95% of federal criminal cases currently resulting in a plea deal. These agreements are made between the prosecutor and the defendant, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to the charges, thus avoiding a trial. In return, defendants typically […]
Pros and Cons of the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act
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