Asylum and Its Discontents in the United States
In a surprise move (at least a surprise to me), President Obama announced that our country would be moving towards normalization of our relationship with Cuba. As part of the deal, the two countries agreed to exchange some political prisoners, and it appears we will be restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba and opening an Embassy … Read more
Congressman David Rivera (R-FL) recently proposed changes to the Cuban Adjustment Act to prevent Cuban nationals from receiving residency through the Act and then returning to visit Cuba. In a statement on the matter, Rep. Rivera says: The fact that Cubans avail themselves of the Cuban Adjustment Act citing political persecution, and then quickly travel … Read more
It looks like the Texas Rangers’ newest teammate will be Cuban defector Leonys Martin, a 23-year old centerfielder who formerly played for the Cuban National Team. Mr. Martin defected while his team was in Taiwan playing in the FISU World University Championships. How he made his way to the U.S. is not clear. According to the Rangers’ … Read more