Editor’s NoteBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, July 2023A note from the editor.
United States v. TexasBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, July 2023A summary and analysis of U.S. v. Texas.
Summary of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022)By Cindy G. BuysHuman and Civil Rights, May 2023A summary and analysis of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, in which the U.S. Supreme Court held in a 6-3 opinion that the government may not suppress an individual from engaging in personal religious observance.
The End of ‘Remain in Mexico’: Biden v. Texas (2022)By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, September 2022After the termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols in 2021, Texas and Missouri filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of Homeland security and others challenging its termination.
Goodbye From the ChairBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, May 2021A note from the chair, Cindy G. Buys.
Chair’s Column: Bridging HistoryBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, March 2021As I write this chair’s column, we are in the final days of commemorating Black History Month and about to celebrate the start of Women’s History Month. What better way to bridge the two than to reflect on the achievements of a few of the inspiring black women lawyer-leaders in the state of Illinois. Although the history of black female attorneys dates back to Ida Platt who became the first black female licensed to practice law in Illinois in 1894, I am struck by how many of these “firsts” have come in my own lifetime, reminding me of the recency of many of these achievements.
Supreme Court Immigration Docket 2020-2021By Prof. Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2021Summaries of major immigration law cases on the U.S. Supreme Court's docket for the 2020-21 term.
Greetings From the ChairBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, August 2020A note from the chair, Cindy G. Buys.
Perspectives From the Canadian ConsulateBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2020On Friday, January 17, the International & Immigration Law Section Council met with the Canadian consul general, John Cruikshank, and his staff at the Canadian Consulate in Chicago.
Summary of Key Differences Between NAFTA and USMCABy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2020A summary of the main changes the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will bring once fully ratified.
Animal Science Products, Inc. v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and the Supreme Court’s doctrine of “respectful consideration”By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2018The U.S. Supreme Court has occasionally stated that U.S. courts should give “respectful consideration” to decisions of international tribunals and has suggested such consideration may be applicable to statements or decisions of foreign government entities interpreting their own law as well, however, it has never clearly defined what this means.
Slow change at the topBy Cindy G. BuysEmployee Benefits, June 2018Over the past decade, women have made strides in the legal profession. However, the numbers show that progress is slow.
Refugee resettlement 2017By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018In September 2017, President Trump issued his most recent determination capping refugee admissions for FY 2018 at 45,000, an all-time low in the history of the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Temporary protected status (TPS)By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018Pursuant to INA 244, (8 U.S.C. 1254), the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately.
“Travel ban” litigation 2017By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018A look at the various lawsuits filed against President Trump's Executive Orders limiting entry into the United States.
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