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New GOP Voter Laws Targeting Infrequent Noncitizen Ballots May Impact Legitimate Voters

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In a growing trend across the United States, Republican lawmakers are implementing stringent measures ostensibly designed to prevent noncitizens from voting. These legal changes, while targeting a phenomenon that is statistically rare, have raised concerns about their broader impact on the rights of eligible voters. Experts point out that the incidence of noncitizen voting in U.S. elections is minimal. According to studies, such cases are not only infrequent but also isolated. Despite this, legislative efforts aimed at stricter voter registration and identification processes are intensifying in several states, with proponents arguing that these laws are … Read more

Taliban’s Discriminatory Gender Policies Disqualify Them as Afghanistan’s Legitimate Government, Says Afghan Legal Scholar

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KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban’s reestablishment of control over Afghanistan following their seizure of Kabul on August 15, 2021, has raised questions about their legitimacy as a government under international law. The Taliban’s dismal record on human rights, particularly their discriminatory gender policies, has drawn criticism from legal scholars who argue that these policies disqualify them from being recognized as the country’s legitimate government. According to Afghan legal scholar Haroun Rahimi, the Taliban’s ability to be recognized as a government hinges on their willingness to adhere to modern-day international human rights law. However, their commitment … Read more