Last month, President Trump’s failed travel ban dominated news outlets around the U.S. and abroad. Here, we’ll take a look at a few of the stories born from the aftermath of the travel ban and the ongoing discussion of the future of immigration. NPR reports that food assistance groups are seeing a steep drop in immigrant families seeking their services. Many immigrant … [Read more...] about Immigration News Roundup: April 2017
Immigration News Roundup: February 2017
At the end of January, President Trump signed an executive order “suspending travel for citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations” including Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Sudan. Ever since, the topic of immigration has rattled the nation. Here are a few other highlights from February: Protesters have gathered all over the country to stand against President … [Read more...] about Immigration News Roundup: February 2017
Immigration News Roundup: January 2017
Immigration laws and issues affect countless individuals across the country. Here, you’ll find brief introductions to some of January’s headlining stories surrounding immigration. Follow the links to view the full news stories if you want to learn more: Immigration and civil rights rallies gathered steam in the days leading up to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. … [Read more...] about Immigration News Roundup: January 2017
Fantasy Sports: Harmless Fun or Illegal Gambling?
If you watch sports on a regular basis, you’ve probably seen your fair share of daily fantasy sports gambling commercials - namely from large names like DraftKings and FanDuel. These sites offer an accelerated option in comparison with traditional fantasy sport competitions, and winners are awarded with a higher share of the pot. That being said, the question of whether or not … [Read more...] about Fantasy Sports: Harmless Fun or Illegal Gambling?
5 Strange Florida Laws Still in the Books
Some laws, like yielding to pedestrians, make perfect sense. However, other laws in effect in the United States are a touch on the strange side, and for some reason they’ve managed to stick around in the law books. Florida is no exception. Here are 5 strange laws from right here in the Sunshine State: 1. Unmarried couples cannot live together. This law was originally passed in … [Read more...] about 5 Strange Florida Laws Still in the Books