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“Remain in Mexico” Policy Remains in Effect for Now

“I am afraid to stay in Mexico.” These words came from John Doe, the pseudonym for a Guatemalan migrant seeking asylum in the United States. But when Doe presented himself at the U.S. border and told officials of his fear … Continue reading

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Asylum Update: Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Can Continue, the Ninth Circuit Rules

On May 7, the Ninth Circuit stayed an injunction against the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. That policy, officially called the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), requires the return of certain migrants to Mexico pending a full immigration court hearing. … Continue reading

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North Korean Embassy Raid: As Answers Emerge, Many Questions Remain

In early April, the IELR Blog reported on the break-in at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid. Though Spain sought the extradition of those involved in the raid, the U.S. refused to comment on the situation, let alone offer their … Continue reading

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Colorado Inches Forward on “Wayfair Checklist,” but Complexity and Legal Questions Remain

After the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, many states quickly adopted laws like South Dakota’s to establish good legal standing for remote sales tax collection. For some states, this process was as … Continue reading

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Despite the State Department Banning 16 Saudis, Questions Remain Over Whether the Trump Administration Will Pursue Justice in the Case of Jamal Khashoggi

By: Evan Schleicher On April 8th, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that 16 Saudis, including one of the closest aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, were being barred from entry to the United States under Section 7031(c) of … Continue reading

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