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Exploring the Viability of a Standalone International Standard to Outlaw Secondary Sanctions

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The concept of imposing secondary sanctions has drawn significant scrutiny under international law, particularly relating to their legitimacy and the potential conflicts they engender on a global scale. Originating mainly from domestic legal frameworks like those of the United States, secondary sanctions are not only directed at primary offending nations but also target foreign entities that engage with these nations, thus extending their reach and impact internationally. Secondary sanctions have been criticized for their extraterritorial application, effectively coercing third countries into complying with a primary country’s foreign policy goals without direct participation in the initial … Read more

Exploring the Complexities of Birthright Citizenship: Unraveling Legal Dilemmas and Constitutional Queries

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WASHINGTON — The concept of birthright citizenship, whereby any child born on U.S. soil automatically becomes a citizen regardless of their parents’ nationality, might seem straightforward, but complexities arise when this principle is scrutinized against the backdrop of the Constitution. Suppose, hypothetically, that the Constitution does not uniformly guarantee birthright citizenship. This premise introduces a myriad of legal uncertainties and complexities. For instance, while it is widely accepted that children born to foreign diplomats in the U.S. do not receive automatic citizenship, questions emerge when one parent is a U.S. citizen. Historical debates during the … Read more

Exploring the 1798 Alien Enemies Act: Trump’s Historical Precedent for Modern Deportations

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The Alien Enemies Act, a piece of legislation from 1798, has found its way back into contemporary discussion due to its implications on modern deportation practices. The act, originally signed into law by President John Adams as part of a series of measures during a time of undeclared naval war with France, has been resurrected in public discourse after former President Donald Trump referenced the law in the context of his immigration policies. The legislation is designed to empower the president during times of declared war to apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove alien enemies. Specifically, … Read more

Exploring the Controversial Use of the Alien Enemies Act: Historical Context and Trump’s Modern-Day Implications

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WASHINGTON — In a contentious move that echoes one of the darkest chapters in American history, former President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in reviving the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law that has been historically linked to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. This development comes amid a broader examination of Trump’s tactics and policies, which some critics have characterized as recurrent attempts to reshape historical narratives and government protocols to serve personal and political agendas. The Alien Enemies Act, originally enacted to empower the president during wars to apprehend … Read more