The Exploitation of Undocumented Women in the U.S. by Predatory Marriages: A Legal and Social Analysis

The Exploitation of Undocumented Women in the U.S. by Predatory Marriages: A Legal and Social Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens Undocumented women in the United States face unique vulnerabilities that often expose them to exploitation. Among these risks is a pattern of abuse in which sex predators exploit their undocumented status by entering into manipulative marriages, not for love but as a means of control. These predators exploit the woman’s dependence […]

Analysis of New York State Matrimonial Law: Equitable Distribution Without Divorce for Religious Reasons

Analysis of New York State Matrimonial Law: Equitable Distribution Without Divorce for Religious Reasons

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York State (NYS) matrimonial law is a complex legal framework that aims to balance the rights and interests of spouses in the context of marriage dissolution. A unique issue arises when individuals seek equitable distribution of marital property but refuse divorce due to religious convictions. This situation highlights a confluence […]

Will President Trump Have Empathy for the Victims of Arleigh Louison?

Will President Trump Have Empathy for the Victims of Arleigh Louison?

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Anna Moneymaker / shutterstock.com  In July 2019, federal authorities arrested Arleigh Louison, a 53-year-old Brooklyn resident, for orchestrating a massive immigration fraud scheme that exploited the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Operating under the alias “Ali Lou,” Louison submitted over 1,800 fraudulent applications on behalf of more than […]

Senators Must Point Out How Mass Deportation Will Tank The Economy, Make Us Less Safe and Impact Every Community and Family

Senators Must Point Out How Mass Deportation Will Tank The Economy, Make Us Less Safe and Impact Every Community and Family

Editorial credit: Sang Cheng / shutterstock.com America’s Voice Executive Director Releases Statement Ahead of Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Dangers of Mass Deportation Washington DC – Ahead of the Senate Judiciary hearing on the dangers of mass deportation on Tuesday morning, America’s Voice Executive Director Vanessa Cárdenas released the following statement: “Senators will have the opportunity to publicly […]

Understanding Limited Liability: A Tool for Protection or Exploitation?

Understanding Limited Liability: A Tool for Protection or Exploitation?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Limited liability is a fundamental principle of corporate law that shields business owners and shareholders from personal responsibility for the debts and obligations of their company. While this concept has played a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth, it has also been exploited by unscrupulous businesses in industries such […]

The Discipline Report on NYPD’s Disciplinary System: Urgent Need for Reform

The Discipline Report on NYPD’s Disciplinary System: Urgent Need for Reform

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: fitzcrittle / shutterstock.com  Below is a detailed summary of the Discipline Report on NYPD’s Disciplinary System.  The Discipline Report highlights the urgent need for reform within the NYPD’s disciplinary system. It underscores systemic failures to hold officers accountable, especially for stop-and-frisk misconduct and racial profiling. Background On September […]

Analysis of President Trump’s Policy Proposals on Birthright Citizenship and Mass Deportation of Immigrants

Analysis of President Trump’s Policy Proposals on Birthright Citizenship and Mass Deportation of Immigrants

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com  President Donald Trump’s proposals to eliminate birthright citizenship and implement mass deportations of undocumented immigrants sparked intense debate over their legality, feasibility, and implications. Birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless […]

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