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July 18, 2013, Newark, NJ- Millions of people from all over the world aspire to live and work in the U.S. Their reasons may vary;  they could be seeking economic opportunities, more social freedoms or they hope to reunite with a loved one. Whatever their reason, immigrants believe they can...

July 7, 2013, Newark, NJ- Within hours of the Supreme Court’s historical DOMA ruling on June 26th, same-sex couples across the country were extended immigrations rights which were previously reserved for heterosexual married couples. On the same day Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional, a gay...

June 26, 2013, Newark, NJ- The Supreme Court ruling which overturned the Defense of Marriage Act was a seminal moment in American history and a monumental victory for same-sex couples across the nation. The immediate impact of the decision was felt by hopeful immigrants who now have the same rights...

June 19, 2013, Newark, NJ- The jury trial for George Zimmerman, who is charged with the shooting death of a Florida teen Trayvon Martin, begins this week. This multi-faceted case involves a number of controversial issues such as racial profiling and gun violence, which will have some bearing on the...

June 17, 2013, Newark, NJ- A recent Supreme Court decision represents a victory for the constitutional rights of anyone pulled over for suspicion of intoxicated driving. The April ruling guarantees that any alleged offender’s Fourth Amendment rights are preserved and protected by generally forbidding law enforcement officers from subjecting any...