The Legal History of Sudan This section provides an overview of Sudan Sudan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011, the United States continued its bilateral and multilateral initiatives to […]
Who Becomes a Refugee? Introduction to Refugee People leave their home countries for many reasons. Sometimes they are fleeing poverty, or they hope to find a better life in another place. People who migrate for economic reasons, however, are not considered refugees. Yet economic migrants […]
The Legal History of Honduras This section provides an overview of Honduras Honduras and Nicaragua in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 4, 2011, DHS announced the extension of the TPS […]
Introduction to Immigration Immigration, the movement of people into another nation with the intention of residing there permanently. The contrasting term emigration refers to the movement of people permanently leaving a nation. Immigration is a worldwide phenomenon. From the 17th century to […]
Representative Democracy in Election Law Democracy in which the people do not exercise power directly but rather through representatives, elected periodically through free, secret and universal suffrage. Concept of Representative Democracy Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in […]
Hazardous Waste in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States joined consensus on United Nations Human Rights Council resolution 18/11, "Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the […]
Introduction to Democracy Democracy (Greek demos,"the people"; kratein, "to rule"), political system in which the people of a country rule through any form of government they choose to establish. In modern democracies, supreme authority is exercised for the most part by […]
Direct Democracy Instrument in Election Law Method by which citizens can participate directly in the political decision making process. It may take one of three forms: 1. Citizens voting on a public policy proposal originating from somewhere outside the legislature (referendum); 2. Citizens […]
Introduction to Nationality Nationality, in law, condition or status of belonging to, or having legal identity with, a nation or state. In various political systems a distinction is made between nationality and citizenship; the latter represents a higher political status, usually involving […]
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Sudan and South Sudan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 13, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced the extension of the designation of Sudan for TPS for 18 […]
Concept of Popular Sovereignty Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Democracy Citizenship
Expanded Authority of Consular Officers to Revoke Visas in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 27,2011, the Department of State announced a change to its regulations in order to expand the […]
Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues In relation to the international law practice and asylum, refugee, and migrant protection issues in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration Note: there is detailed information and […]
The Legal History of Citizenship This section provides an overview of Citizenship Cross References of Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration in International Law Real ID Act, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.A.3. Constitutionality of state laws concerning […]
LLC Draft Articles on Nationality in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 17, 2011, Steven Hill, Counselor to the U.S. Mission to the UN, spoke on the views of the United States on the work of […]
Concept of Majoritarian Democracy Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Democracy Citizenship
Concept of Madisonian Democracy Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Democracy Citizenship
Political Pluralism in Election Law The degree to which a political system, as a result of freedom of association, allows the formation of different types of political bodies, including organised groups and political parties. Political Perspective Democy and Nationalism Most political […]
Immigration and Visas In relation to the international law practice and immigration and visas in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration About this subject:
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Asylum, protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country. Asylum can also mean any place offering safety, shelter, and protection. An insane asylum is a treatment center for mentally ill persons, although the term is normally used in […]
Concept of Classical Liberalism Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Democracy Citizenship
Availability of Contempt Sanctions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 15, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit decided that contempt sanctions against a […]
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Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Implementation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 9, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") issued a notice, effective on the same […]
Description of Atamita In this reference work, atamita is a sort of the Civil law category. Resources See Also Aliens Immigration Citizenship Asylums Assisted Living Facilities Mental Health Civil law
Introduction to Majority Rule Majority Rule, doctrine by which a numerical majority of an organized group holds the power to make decisions for the entire group. Majority rule is characteristic of democracies." (1) Concept of Majority Rule Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term […]
Asylum and Refugee Status and Related Issues in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA"), as amended, 8 U.S.C. § 1254a, authorizes […]
Immigration and Nationality Act in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 13, 2011, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholding provisions […]
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Human Rights Abusers in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 4, 2011, President Barack Obama issued Presidential Proclamation 8697, […]
Haiti in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 19, 2011, the Secretary of Homeland Security simultaneously extended Haiti's designation for TPS and redesignated Haiti for TPS for a period of 18 […]
Extension of Immunities in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 8, 2011, President Obama issued Executive Order 13568, reprinted below, extending immunities to the Office of the High […]
Visa Waiver Program Agreements on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011, the United States signed bilateral agreements with Belgium, Croatia, Ireland, […]
The United Nations: Background Note The name "United Nations" was devised by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was first used in the "Declaration by United Nations" of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged […]
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De Osorio: Status of “aged-out” Child Aliens Who Are Derivative Beneficiaries of a Visa Petition in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to De Osorio: Status of “aged-out” Child Aliens Who Are Derivative Beneficiaries of a Visa […]
Elimination of National Security Entry-exit Registration System (nseers) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 28, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced that it […]
Proof of Citizenship Issued Erroneously in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Proof of Citizenship Issued Erroneously: On January 22, 2013, the United States submitted its brief on appeal in a case brought by an individual born in Yemen challenging the […]
United Kingdom Visa and Immigration Information-sharing Agreements in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to United Kingdom Visa and Immigration Information-sharing Agreements: On April 18, 2013, representatives of the governments of the United States and the […]
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Authority to Determine Content of Passports to Implement Foreign Policy in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Diplomatic Relations, Succession, Continuity of States and Statehood […]
Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA” or “Act”), as amended, 8 U.S.C. § 1254a, […]
Consular Nonreviewability in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Consular Nonreviewability: On September 9, 2013, the United States filed a petition for rehearing en banc in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Din v. Kerry, No. 10-16772. […]
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Passports: United States v. Moreno in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Passports: United States v. Moreno: In United States v. Moreno, No. 12-1460, 727 f.3d 255 (3d Cir. Jul. 3, 2013), a defendant in a criminal case appealed her conviction for falsely and […]
Syria: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Syria: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: On June 17, 2013, DHS announced that it was both extending the existing designation of Syria for TPS for 18 […]
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El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua: Asylum, Refugee, and Migrant Protection Issues: On May 30, 2013, the Department of Homeland […]