New Kids on the Block: Children & Immigration Law
Who: Any child or youth under the age of 21 who was born in a foreign country; lives without legal…
Insurance Tax Seminar to Examine the American Health Care Act
“Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers,” remarked American philanthropist, businessman, and author Tony…
President’s Message: Military Veterans, Judicial Learning Centers, Civics and SOLACE, and April’s National Community Outreach Project
The FBA’s Efforts to Assist Our Military Veterans This special issue of TFL celebrates veterans—and rightfully so. The FBA, through…
Washington Watch: New Law Aids in Recovery of Nazi-Looted Art
The Federal Bar Association achieved one of its legislative priorities last December when President Obama signed Congressional legislation that will…
Understanding Tribal Sovereignty
The history of Indian tribes in America necessarily involves studying the continuous struggles over the boundaries of tribal sovereignty, tribal…
Spotlight on Civics Education Events: Jan/Feb 2017
Every two months, the Federal Bar Association shines the spotlight on its chapters, sections, and divisions who have presented activities…
The Modern Battlefield: The Convergence of Complexity and Legal Issues
SPONSORED CONTENT “I shall proceed from the simple to the complex. But in war more than any other subject we…
Courts in Chaos: A Look at Immigration Courts
The policies outlined in memos signed by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly call for authorities to prioritize for deportation proceedings…
Who Owns Culture? Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property Rights
Indigenous interests in intellectual property law can affect approximately 370 million indigenous people located in nearly 100 countries. Yet a…
Have a Little Faith: Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Samantha Elauf is a practicing Muslim who wears a headscarf for religious reasons. She was interviewed for a position at…
Statement of the FBA Board of Directors on Judicial Independence
Judicial independence, free of external pressure or political intimidation, lies at the foundation of our constitutional democracy. An independent judiciary…
A Primer on Crimmigration
C: Crimmigration law describes the convergence of criminal law and procedure with immigration law and procedure. R: Recognize the importance…