Revised Executive Order on Immigration

Earlier this week, the president signed a new executive order to replace the original “travel ban” from January 27.  This revised executive order imposes a 90-day ban on the issuance of new visas for citizens from Iran, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan effective March 16. The new executive order clarifies the following issues related…Continue Reading Revised Executive Order on Immigration

ACLU Legal Director Speaks at USC Gould School of Law

David Cole, the new legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), inherited an entirely different job than he had expected. 2017 was supposed to be the year in which the first female president of the United States was welcomed into office. Her liberally minded Supreme Court nominee would tip the scales in favor of civil rights…Continue Reading ACLU Legal Director Speaks at USC Gould School of Law

International Perspectives on this Year’s Presidential Election: Unplug Your Ears!

A few minutes before 12:00 PM, King Hall was abuzz with quiet anticipation as the last students and staff members trickled in. The international student panel was about to begin, with the controversial presidential election as topic of discussion. Needless to say, this year’s election has been unlike any other before it, dividing Americans as supporters of either Donald Trump or…Continue Reading International Perspectives on this Year’s Presidential Election: Unplug Your Ears!