By: Yelyzaveta “Liza” Aleksyeyeva, 2L The Dominican Republic’s Constitution and penal code dictate that preventative detention is an “exceptional” measure, with six alternative options that do not involve prison time. Yet, the country continues to allow pretrial detention in nearly all criminal cases where no charges have been filed, without making structural changes to the […]
By: Orlando Calzado, 2L In his speech at Davos 2025, Javier Milei reaffirmed his commitment to create a “free market economy” and reduce regulatory intervention. As the president of Argentina, Milei has literally taken a chainsaw to government spending, aggressively cutting regulations in an effort to address Argentina’s economic crisis. Donald Trump, echoing similar rhetoric, […]
By: Jayson Fry, 2L Argentine President Javier Milei’s recent proposal to remove femicide as a distinct legal category from the country’s penal code has sparked widespread national and international outrage. This move represents a stark departure from Argentina’s ongoing efforts to address gender-based violence. The country has long struggled with pervasive gender violence, making this […]
By: Kevin Gonzalez, 3L During the first week of his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump’s administration deported 110 Colombian immigrants using military planes as part of his immigration crackdown. Colombia refused to allow the planes to land, citing the use of military planes as the reason for their denial. In […]
