Forced Sterilizations — A Discriminatory Reality, Not a Relic of the Past

(Source) Content warning: Rape, sexual assault. It has only been six months since a shocking whistleblower allegation regarding forced hysterectomies and medical neglect at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) detention center in Georgia. Dawn Wooten, a licensed nurse who previously worked at the ICE detention center — the privately-operated Irwin County Detention Center —

The Future is Female?: The Legal Implications of California’s New Law Mandating Female Representation on Corporate Boards

With women comprising over half the population, their insight is critical to discussions and decisions that affect corporate culture, actions and profitability. Women have different life experiences and perspectives than white men who typically comprise boards, and that makes a difference. Quotas may force companies to look outside of the normal places for diverse yet highly qualified candidates who might not have the typical background for such a position.

“The Subject Was Muddy and Wet”: The Illegality of Zero Tolerance

The disorder is a reminder of a grasping, struggling, messy attempt with no guarantee of successful entry, or even survival, by the end.

Human Rights for Immigrant Children and the NY State DREAM Act

Crossing the border, underage and unaccompanied, and the implications on human rights. Aryah Somers discusses the politics and human rights issues stemming from the migration of immigrant children.

Freeing Trade with Colombia—For Whom?

Caitlin Gunther discusses the proposed Colombia Free Trade Agreement and some issues that Congress must consider before ratifying the agreement.