Asylum and Its Discontents in the United States
Language is intensely personal. When I say the word “house,” I have one image in mind, and when you hear it, you have your own image in mind. Indeed, every person on Earth who hears the word “house” will have his own mental image of what that means. Despite all this, we manage to communicate. … Read more
There is no uniform definition for the term “persecution.” While different courts have attempted to define the term, its meaning has remained frustratingly elusive. A new article by Scott Rempell, Assistant Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law, sets forth a workable definition of the term that is certainly worth considering. About his … Read more