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Operation "Drive Out The Trash": The Case For Imposing Targeted United Nations Sanctions Against Zimbabwean Officials, Katherine Hughes
Operation "Drive Out The Trash": The Case For Imposing Targeted United Nations Sanctions Against Zimbabwean Officials, Katherine Hughes
Fordham Law Review
In May 2005, representatives of President Robert Mugabe's government initiated a slum-clearance campaign entitled Operation Murambatsvina, which displaced nearly one million Zimbabweans. Using Operation Murambatsvina as a case study, this Note examines how the United Nations (U.N.) should respond to governments that violate the human rights of those living within their borders. Exploring arguments for and against the various responses available to the U.N., this Note argues that targeted sanctions are the most appropriate response to the abuses perpetrated by the Mugabe regime and offers suggestions for crafting a “smart” sanctions program.
Is The Death Of The Death Penalty Near? The Impact Of Atkins And Roper On The Future Of Capital Punishment For Mentally Ill Defendants, Helen Shin
Fordham Law Review
In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has created two categorical exemptions to the death penalty. In Atkins v. Virginia, the Court exempted mentally retarded offenders. Three years later, in Roper v. Simmons, the Court extended the protection to juveniles. Based on these cases, the practices of foreign countries, and the opinions of professional organizations with relevant expertise, legal scholars speculate that the Court may, in the future, categorically exclude severely mentally ill offenders from the death penalty. This Note examines the feasibility of such an exemption for the mentally ill and considers its possible repercussions.
Singled Out: A Proposal To Extend Asylum To The Unmarried Partners Of Chinese Nationals Fleeing The One-Child Policy, Raina Nortick
Singled Out: A Proposal To Extend Asylum To The Unmarried Partners Of Chinese Nationals Fleeing The One-Child Policy, Raina Nortick
Fordham Law Review
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Stakeholder Citizenship And Transnational Political Participation: A Normative Evaluation Of External Voting, Rainer Bauböck
Stakeholder Citizenship And Transnational Political Participation: A Normative Evaluation Of External Voting, Rainer Bauböck
Fordham Law Review
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