Civil Law

Overview of Labor Protections in New York Imagine a scenario where private-sector workers in New York, seeking to organize for better wages or safer conditions, find themselves stranded without federal support due to a paralyzed national labor authority. This is no longer just a hypothetical

What if the right to marry, a cornerstone of personal freedom, could be stripped away overnight in over half of the United States, leaving millions vulnerable to sudden legal discrimination? This unsettling possibility looms large as 31 states stand poised to reinstate bans on same-sex marriage

As a renowned legal expert with a wealth of experience in drafting and analyzing trade agreements, Desiree Sainthrope brings a unique perspective to the complex world of immigration law and policy. With her deep knowledge of global compliance and a keen interest in emerging issues, she offers

Understanding the Scope of Citizenship Inequality The stark reality of gender inequality in citizenship rights casts a long shadow over global efforts toward equity, with millions of women in nearly 50 countries unable to confer nationality to their children or spouses on equal terms with men. This

The landscape of U.S. immigration policy has been dramatically reshaped by the Trump administration’s unprecedented decision to deploy 600 military lawyers, known as Judge Advocate General (JAG) officers, as immigration judges within the Department of Justice. This move has ignited a firestorm of

What does it mean to live in a society where the scales of justice tip heavily in favor of the powerful, leaving the vulnerable to fend for themselves in a constant struggle for fairness? In Greater Jonglei, a region encompassing Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area of South