California A.G. Becerra Says Federal Immigration Detention Centers Lack Oversight
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency says its private contractors are strictly monitored, but California finds a lack of transparency troubling.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
White House’s Decision to Strip Alabama Student and Islamic State Recruit of Citizenship is Problematic
Stripping naturalized Americans of their citizenship is nothing new, but Hoda Muthana’s birthright claim isn’t easy.
Catholic Church Promises Further Reforms to Curb Child Sex Abuse
High-ranking Catholic officials in the U.S. are promising big changes, but critics of the Church say it’s playing little more than an old trick: waiting without ever really reforming.
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Orders State Agencies to Investigate Facebook
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is adding to Facebook’s woes, promising an investigation after reports indicated the company receives sensitive data from third-party apps.
New Jersey Poised to Ban Asbestos
After the EPA loosened its grip on asbestos last summer, New Jersey, along with state attorneys general and health advocates, have begun pushing back.
Honduran Woman Delivers Stillborn Baby in Immigration Detention Center
While the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t consider stillbirths as in-custody deaths, the incident marks the fourth fatality in ICE facilities since December.
Skilled Immigrants Face Roadblocks Under Trump Administration
Under the Trump administration, H-1B visas have been issued at decreasing rates ever since the president took office.
Michael Jackson’s Estate Sues HBO Over Upcoming Child Abuse Documentary
The HBO production, slated to air next month, centers on two men who claim to have been abused by Jackson as children.
Lawsuit Claims Arlington Police Shot Suicidal Girl in the Back
The federal lawsuit claims that Arlington police shot a suicidal teenager in the back.
Children’s Advocacy Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Facebook
Facing down a multi-billion fine from the F.T.C., Facebook is now being hounded by children’s advocates, who say the social media behemoth tricked kids into spending big money on games like Angry Birds and PetVille.