Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act

Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The Laken Riley Act represents a significant clarification and development in the context of mandatory detention under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Specifically, it addresses the interpretation of certain crimes that trigger mandatory detention under INA § 236(c)(1)(E), elucidating how these terms should be understood within the legal frameworks of […]

Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

By Esther Claudette Gittens Fentanyl addiction presents a unique and severe set of challenges, with profound effects on both physical and mental health. Introduction Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has become a focal point in the opioid crisis, causing a dramatic rise in overdose deaths and addiction rates […]

The Impact of Fentanyl on Black, Brown, and White Communities: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mental, Economic, and Community Responses

The Impact of Fentanyl on Black, Brown, and White Communities: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mental, Economic, and Community Responses

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com | Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office  The fentanyl crisis represents one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with wide-ranging impacts on Black, Brown, and White communities. This analysis has examined the mental, economic, and social consequences of fentanyl […]