Violation of International Human Rights Law: Uganda and Ghana Criminalize Identifying as LGBTQ+
There are thirty-one African countries that criminalize same-sex relationships.[1] Most of these countries refuse to adopt U.N. recommendations and repeal these laws.[2] While thirty-one countries
The Maya Train Project: A Contemporary Case Study of How Legal Corruption Empowers Governments to Dispossess Indigenous Peoples’ Collective Right to Land Under the Guise of Economic Development
It is internationally recognized that “Indigenous [P]eoples have deep spiritual, cultural, social and economic connections with their lands, territories, and resources, which are basic to
Entering the Third Year of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: International Barriers to Stopping the Ongoing Conflict
Over two years ago on February 24, 2022, Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine.[1] Since the commencement of the war, the United Nations has
Concerns with the International Court of Justice and its Ability to Compel Compliance with Judgments in the Context of South Africa v. Israel
The provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) in the recent case of South Africa v. Israel have prompted concerns about the
Beyond the Binary: Centering TGNC Rights in International Prison Reform
In response to contemporary concerns and calls to address the unprecedented expansion of the prison industrial complex, the international legal community highlighted the rights and
The Visa Bulletin: Remnants of the National Quota System
It is no secret that immigration is a long and difficult process in the United States[1], but few people are aware of the history that
US Marijuana Law and its International Legal Implications
In the U.S., cannabis law is a confusing mess of federal and state regulations, medicinal and adult use standards, and complex consequences for those involved
Why Calls to Restart Negotiations for Turkey’s Accession to the EU Will Likely Fail
Negotiations for Turkey’s accession to the European Union (EU) have been stalled since 2008.[1] Democratic concerns, human rights violations, and regional political conflicts have stood
The Silent Catastrophe: The Future for Small Island Nations Battling the Perils of Climate Change
Small island nations, the picturesque tourist havens, are encountering escalating threats from rising sea levels in an ongoing battle with climate change.[1] Amidst the beauty
The Case for Genocide: South Africa’s Claim Against Israel
This article contains descriptions of significant violence that may be challenging to analyze due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter and each individual’s
Seeking a Sustainable Agricultural Landscape at the Expense of the European Farmer
In an effort to maintain more friendly and stable food systems throughout Europe, the European Union (EU) has implemented several new policies for Europe’s farmers.
Why Section 1502 of The Dodd-Frank Act Cannot Solve the Humanitarian Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Implemented by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Section 1502 of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act)
