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The Consequences of Pretrial Intervention for Immigrants

Pretrial intervention (PTI) programs are largely viewed as beneficial for criminal defendants in New Jersey and New York. Such programs allow a defendant to enter into a highly supervised treatment program instead of heading to jail. If a defendant successfully completes the PTI program, their case is often dismissed and no criminal conviction is entered … Continue reading The Consequences of Pretrial Intervention for Immigrants →

What is the Cuban Adjustment Act?

As the relationship between governmental leaders in the United States and Cuba was long-strained, the Cuban Adjustment Act went into effect in 1966 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. However, in response to efforts by the Obama administration, relations between the U.S. and Cuba have recently improved, thus prompting some legislators to seek changes to the … Continue reading What is the Cuban Adjustment Act? →