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What's Happening to Pregnant Women in ICE Detention?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
ICE detention centers have come under fire recently for their treatment of families, most notably for separating young children from their parents. But in a...
Should the Government Use Facial Recognition? ACLU, Microsoft Want Answers
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Of course law enforcement agencies want every tool available to fight crime. But which tools and technologies should be available to law enforcement? The...
Update on Immigrant Family Reunification
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
When the Trump administration announced its 'zero tolerance' policy on illegal border crossings, it explicitly acknowledged it may separate immigrant children...
Can You Be Evicted for Having a Messy Apartment?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Beware Messy Marvins, you can be evicted for keeping an unkempt apartment. But before scrambling to pick up your dirty clothes in fear of losing that fantastic...
Silent 911 Procedures Can Save Your Life
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
While we might know when we need to call the police, we may not be able to talk once we get them on the line. A physical disability or dangerous situation like...
New-Home Construction Defects: When Can You Sue the Builder?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
After opting for new-home construction so that everything is perfectly new, you may find that everything isn't so perfect. Construction defects are...