United States nationality law

From a social standpoint, there have been countless reports regarding the upsurge in hate crime and racism activity in the UK following the Brexit result. Before delving into the statistical figures, it is important to provide some clarification regarding the statistics. There have been various reports showing differing figures, however, this is due to the fact that the majority of news articles use information provided by either the Home Office, which only gathered data from England and Wales,…

There are only five states that do not have a specific law. One of these states includes South Carolina. This has become a huge talking point since the young white gunman shot up an African American church in Charleston, SC. Prosecution is unable to add the hate crime charges due to the state not having a law. The federal government could get involved- if they don’t thing the state’s law is properly proportionally to the crime committed- and add on hate…

very influenced by committing violence. Gay rights advocates have called on S.C. lawmakers to enact state hate crime laws. They never re-introduced a hate crime bill (Hill). Attacks on people simply because of their religion or sexual orientation are especially disturbing. In part because they can evoke memories of the uglier side of human nature and the role it has played in our history (Hill). State Rep. John King says “We have an obligation to make our communities safe for all people, anyone…

The United States of America has built a reputation dating back to the sixteenth century when immigrants started to come from all over the World. One of America’s greatest assets is that our country was built on diversity where many people and families decided to leave their ancestral homes and create a new life here in the States. The United States is a much easier country for immigrants to assimilate faster as compared to other nations especially referring to European countries. At the start…

Polish Immigration to America The American Dream is the belief that all citizens of the United States have equality, freedom, and justice. America has always been a land of immigrants who have been drawn here looking for freedom and economic opportunity. Learning about other cultures gives us a better understanding of the world, without the ethnic groups that immigrated here, we would not be able to experience new cultures in our everyday lives. One of the many groups following The…

extent in which teachers and students can express their beliefs, and the extent to which schools allow religion to be tolerated. I chose the title “In God We Trust” because it is the official motto of the United States, yet it directly correlate’s with the controversy of separation of church and state. As an American citizen we have the right to freedom of religion, but the constitution is vague in what extent freedom of religion is acceptable. Justification It’s been over 50 years since the…

Opportunity Every year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants come to the United States in pursuit of the “American Dream.” They leave their old lives behind, and dream of having success in America -- the “Land of Opportunity.” America is a country that was formed by immigration, and our country would not be the same if it weren’t for the immigration policy that has allowed so many hopeful people pursue their dreams in the United States. While many immigrants have fulfilled their dreams, the…

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the effects of the British and French colonial policies on the state formation at the Middle East after the World War One. The review of the process of creation of the mandate system and its consequences to the state formation in the area will be given at the beginning of the essay. Afterwards, the policies of both states will be analysed on two case studies of British mandate in Iraq and French mandate in Syria, including the…

rights. 6th first lady Louisa Adams cared much to enhance women’s rights. She was active in the women’s movements to eliminate slavery. 32nd first lady Eleanor Roosvelt showed great support enhancing women’s rights. Louisa Adams As the chair of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, she advocated in enhancing women, African American and depression-era workers rights. Especially she made women be able to participate in American politics. As a result, by 1936, America produced 219 women…

Associate Professor of History and Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota discusses the makings of a citizen in her book, Law and the Borders of Belonging in the Long Nineteenth Century United States. Throughout the book, Welke explains her core concepts as to how she defines the borders of belonging. Borders of belonging, in this case, refers to the ability to create an exclusive environment based on the credentials of race, gender, and ability through law and society. Henceforth, the…