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Title 42 termination ‘overdue’, not ‘effective’ to manage migration

December 19, 2022

Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law at Cornell Law School and co-author of a leading 21-volume immigration law series, says that the expiration of Title 42 is long overdue, not an effective way to manage migration.

Law and Policy

Fusion ‘breakthrough’ is big, but more efficient methods needed

December 13, 2022

Gennady Schvets, an expert on fusion and plasma physics, comments on the first ever fusion reaction to generate more energy than used to start the reaction.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Physical Sciences & Engineering
Engineering

Immigration reform bill like ‘rearranging deck chairs on sinking Titanic’

December 13, 2022

The House of Representatives is voting today on a partial immigration reform bill. Stephen Yale-Loehr says if enacted, the bill would help some immigrants get green cards faster, but would make the process slower for others.

Law School
Law and Policy

Finding the right Christmas tree: Cornell expert on what to look for

December 7, 2022

With the holiday season upon us, many are decorating their homes and looking for the perfect Christmas tree. Elizabeth Lamb is a plant breeding expert and a senior extension associate with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s New York State Integrated Pest Management program. Lamb is available to discuss when and where to buy the right tree.

New York State

Denying service in the name of free-speech—Cornell expert weighs in

November 30, 2022

The Supreme Court is slated to hear oral arguments on Dec. 5 concerning a free-speech claim by a website designer who opposes same-sex marriage. Nelson Tebbe, professor of constitutional law and expert in freedom of speech, is a member Cornell Law School’s First Amendment Clinic. Tebbe weighs in on the matter and the potential ramifications.

Law, Government & Public Policy

Legislation to block rail strike misses ‘biggest sticking point’

November 29, 2022

Transportation industry expert, Arthur Wheaton, and employment law expert, Angela Cornell, comment on Biden administration and congressional plans to avert a railroad strike next month. 

Industrial and Labor Relations
Law, Government & Public Policy

Musk's Twitter a ‘case study on how not to treat employees'

November 18, 2022

As Twitter faces an employee exodus, Rebecca Kehoe weighs in on how the recent Twitter chaos is an example for other companies on how not to treat employees.

Industrial and Labor Relations
Labor Relations & Human Resources
Economics and Business

Starbucks worker walkout ‘adds pressure, draws public support’

November 17, 2022

Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores are planning to strike for Red Cup Day, one of the company's busiest days. Cathy Creighton and Angela Cornell weigh in on the workers' walkouts.

Labor Relations & Human Resources
Industrial and Labor Relations
Law School

Title 42 block suggests ruling ‘was never properly in place’

November 16, 2022

A federal judge has blocked the Title 42 immigration policy that allowed border agents to rapidly expel migrants without letting them seek asylum. Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer says the court's reasoning supports the contention that Title 42 was a political, anti-migrant move rather than a public health policy. 

Law and Policy
Law School

Biden, Xi meeting a chance to ‘step back from the brink’ of conflict

November 11, 2022

President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday before the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia, their first in-person encounter since Biden took office.

International
Law and Policy
Foreign Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

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