An individual is given the right to enter another country under the terms agreed upon by his or her country and the country he or she is entering. However, when the individual violates those terms of entry, he or she is said to have committed illegal immigration. Immigration refers to the movement...
An adversarial system is a type of legal system that is implemented within a jurisdiction. The United States employs the adversarial system within its area of sovereignty. This kind of system distinguishes 3 kinds of parties that participate in a process of litigation, whether it is criminal or...
The term martyr originally refers to someone who is willing to die for his or her belief or stand. Historically, it refers to people who sacrificed their life for the sake of the people, their country and even their religion. They face persecution for not giving up their philosophy. Oftentimes,...
As the summer wanes and fall begins, many look forward to celebrating the long weekend Labor Day offers. America’s Labor Day is observed every first Monday in September and has evolved since it first originated during 1882. Arguments exist regarding who first introduced Labor Day with some...
Nato and US military leaders are worried after Taliban insurgents have mounted highly successful surprise attacks against US and Afghanistan troops. A recent poll shows Americans growing weary over the seemingly pointless front against the Taliban and would love to see their troops brought home....
Supremacy Clause is part of the U.S Constitution, Article IV Section 2 which states "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of...
The term “crimes against nature” have been in use by the US justice system since 1814. Such crimes refer to sexual acts or practices that are not considered natural. Each state varies upon its definition of crimes against nature, but the most usual types of sexual behavior that are categorized as...
A grandfather clause is an exemption to certain new regulations. This is commonly included when changes in rules, ordinances and codes occur. Covered are business establishments and private homes. An example where a grandfather clause may be implemented is when city officials modify zoning...
The term “scab” takes on several meanings that evolved through the centuries. In the 1590s, scab is used to describe a vile person. In the 1700s, the term is used for a person who refuses to indulge in labor unions. By the 1800s, scab is used to describe people who break strikes instigated by the...
Regarding immigration, human smugglers are referred to as “coyotes”. A coyote serves as a guide to illegal immigrants, hired to bring people across the border into the United States. Most coyotes are known to be abusive to their clients. On some occasions, illegal immigrants are even said to be...
