Author Archives: Haley Hamblin

The Impact of “Public Charge” on Immigrants and Healthcare
Healthcare / Immigration / Politics

The Impact of “Public Charge” on Immigrants and Healthcare

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This piece was co-authored by Sara Kurtovic. On October 4, 2019 President Trump issued a presidential proclamation that altered the definition of a “public charge” according to United States immigration policies.[1]The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) first announced the rule August 14, 2019, and intended for it to become effective October 15, 2019.[2]However, the rule … Continue reading →

We’re Paying the Cost for Ineffective Pre-Trial Release Policies
Constitution / Other

We’re Paying the Cost for Ineffective Pre-Trial Release Policies

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Prior to the 2019 Timbs v Indiana Supreme Court decision, state and county courts were legally allowed to forfeit high priced property of the accused and hold them accountable to unnecessarily high fines before their trials.[1] In February of 2019, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution’s 8thAmendment ban on excessive fines applies to … Continue reading →