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Assimilation Of Cultures: Why The Protection And Recognition Of Dual Nationality Is Necessary, Kevin James

Fordham Undergraduate Law Review

Under current United States nationality law regarding citizenship through naturalization, dual nationality is neither inherently protected nor restricted. Specifically, the United States law does not explicitly mention dual nationality. The law does, however, create a subtle barrier to holding true dual nationality, a federally recognized and protected status of holding two or more nationalities, by requiring those obtaining citizenship through naturalization to participate in a long-standing tradition dating back to 1790: the “Oath of Allegiance” to the United States.

Reciting the oath declares that one relinquishes all loyalty from “every foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty,” and swears complete allegiance …

The Asylum Search: How The Supreme Court's Potential Ruling In The East Bay Sanctuary V. Barr Case May Change Our Interpretation Of Asylee Rights Through The Honduras Deal, Reeve Churchill, Wislande Francisque

Fordham Undergraduate Law Review

In this Note, the authors Reeve Churchill and Wislande Francique will examine the changing interpretation of asylee rights by analyzing the Honduras Deal, the 9th District Court case East Bay Sanctuary v. Barr (2020), and Trump v. Hawaii. The Honduras Deal is evidence of the Trump Administration’s harsh restrictions towards asylum seekers. This note will contextualize the Honduras Deal through the examination of two court cases: East Bay Sanctuary v. Barr and Trump v. Hawaii. In the latter case, the Supreme Court ruled that the President has the power to bar entry to any group of immigrants that he feels …