Human Rights

In a significant legal move, fifteen Republican-led states have initiated a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration to block a new rule that would allow Dreamers—immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children—to enroll in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace. The

With the drafting of the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, the international community is on the cusp of establishing the first global, legally binding document aimed explicitly at addressing cybercrime. This landmark initiative poses both significant potential benefits and complex

In a significant move to bolster consumer data protection, Rhode Island has introduced the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA). Approved on June 25, 2024, Rhode Island joins the ranks of 20 states with comprehensive data privacy laws. This legislation, effective

The Queensland government’s move to amend the current Youth Justice Act has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as it seeks to remove the principle that juvenile detention should be a measure of last resort. Introduced by the Labor government in May under the Community Safety Bill, these l

The introduction of new federal protections for transgender students in U.S. schools and colleges represents a significant step towards ensuring non-discriminatory treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals in educational environments. This ambitious regulation, which also includes enhanced protections for

Queensland's Liberal National Party (LNP) has sparked significant controversy with a proposed policy that mandates life sentences for children convicted of murder, intending to align juvenile sentencing with adult standards under the "adult crime, adult time" philosophy. This policy