News & Events
A Closer Look at Immigration
On September 18th, an expert panel presented views on the legal implications of immigration actions by the Trump administration, including the travel ban, family separation, and the role of the circuit courts.
Trump unlikely to invest in Mexico development
Dr. Robert Koulish served as a political analyst in the recent Sputnik International news article, "US-Mexico Development Deal Likely to Remain Unrealized - Analysts." This article describes a recent proposal by the Mexican President-elect asking the Trump administration to invest in employment development opportunities as a means to reduce migration to the United States. Dr.
MLAW Research Cited in News Article about ICE Detention Practices
Dr. Robert Koulish's 2016 research study on ICE's risk assessment tool was cited in a recent article discussing the controversial news that ICE modified its software to automatically recommend detention. His published research article is quoted for explaining the harmful motivation behind mandatory detention and the negative consequences it creates.
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Women's Rights Finds New Home at UMD
Concerned ladies? Well never fear, the AAUW is now here, right at our own university. With more than 1000 branches across the country, the national women's rights organization is bringing awareness and action to controversial issues including abortion, planned parenthood, and education.
