Day: November 26, 2024

In light of an ongoing international migration crisis – here with a spotlight trained on Germany and another on the United States (“U.S.”) – comprehensive and humane solutions have proven illusory and volatile. The number of displaced migrants recently rose to 120 million worldwide as of May, 2024.[1] The international discussion surrounding migration and national identity is … Read more

In January 2024, the International Court of Justice applied the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide to the ongoing Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip, after a December 2023 application by South Africa.[1] The South African government ruled that Israel must “take all measures within its power to prevent the … Read more

Instagram’s controversial Terms of Service change in December 2020 was the shot heard by sex workers around the world.[1] The updated terms included a prohibition of sex work promotion, links to pornographic websites, and even “excessive cleavage” from their platform.[2] Users who violated these terms risked having their accounts deleted by Instagram.[3] This content limitation directly affected both … Read more

In the scheme of world politics, international crime is among the variety of pressing issues plaguing society today.[1] The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the Rome Statute in 2002 to hold world leaders and war criminals accountable and to combat the most serious crimes.[2] The Rome Statute not only established the ICC but additionally laid … Read more

Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as Lithuania, a State Party of the Rome Statute, submits a referral to the International Criminal Court (“ICC”) Office of the Prosecutor,[1] citing Articles 13(a) and 14 of the Rome Statute,[2] to investigate Belarus for alleged crimes against its civilian population.[3] The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was established … Read more

Across the United States, municipalities have criminalized the basic human necessity of sleep by enacting ordinances that criminalize camping in public spaces—even when no shelter space is available.[1] As cities respond to houselessness with criminal sanctions, incarceration, and fines, these actions not only perpetuate cycles of socioeconomic stratification and discrimination, but also violate international human rights … Read more

Pets can be someone’s most cherished treasure despite all the extra work they often bring. Owners are willing to spend thousands on their pets despite, usually receiving no financial gain in return. Nevertheless, pets are something that are often purchased and sometimes for a significant amount of money. In recent years, pets have increasingly been … Read more

In Afghanistan, recently enacted Taliban laws impose further restrictions in the nation and negatively impact human rights for men, women, and children.[1] The intent of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Law is to prevent leading men into temptation at the expense of the Afghan community.[2] This law mandates that women’s faces must not to … Read more