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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Battle with Bannon is 'political theater,' shows need for reform

October 20, 2021

Doug Kriner, professor of government, and Randy Zelin, professor of law, discuss the Jan. 6 commission and its vote to find former presidential advisor Stephen Bannon in contempt of Congress.

Law and Policy

Evergrande's bust portends China's bursting real estate bubble

October 19, 2021

All eyes are on Chinese property giant Evergrande this week as it approaches the deadline to settle interest payments on its offshore bonds. Will Cong and Robert Hockett weigh in on the situation and what may happen if Evergrande defaults.

International
Economics and Business
Law School
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Cryptocurrency dive indicative of greater market downturn

September 23, 2021

Bitcoin, Ethereum and dogecoin are falling as cryptocurrency gets caught up in the Evergrande selloff. 

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Law School

Proposed DACA rule offers stability, as doors close in Congress

September 21, 2021

Stephen Yale-Loehr comments on a new rule proposed by the Biden administration that would put Dreamers and the DACA program on more solid legal footing.

Law and Policy

Budget process an 'uphill battle' for immigration

September 13, 2021

Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law at Cornell Law School and co-author of a leading 21-volume immigration law series, says that Democrats face an uphill battle in trying to keep immigration provisions as they discuss budget reconciliation this week. .

Law and Policy

Bitcoin ‘too volatile’ for national currency in El Salvador

September 7, 2021

Robert Hockett and Will Cong weigh in on El Salvador becoming the first country to make bitcoin ‘legal tender,’ alongside the U.S. dollar.

Economics and Business
Law School
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Johnson Graduate School of Management

Afghan refugees at risk: steps the White House can take to help

August 18, 2021

Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration at Cornell Law School, notes that the Biden administration can do more to help Afghans at risk as the Taliban consolidate power. 

Law and Policy

U.S. immigration assistance for Hong Kong residents a good first step

August 5, 2021

Stephen Yale-Loehr says a memorandum allowing certain residents of Hong Kong to temporarily remain in the United States is a good first step, but more may need to be done.

Law and Policy

CDC immigration order lifted for children, should expand for adults

July 21, 2021

Stephen Yale-Loehr, says the CDC order to partially lift Title 42 for children is a good first step, but more needs to be done for migrant adults.

Law and Policy

Senate inaction dooms win-win immigration program

June 25, 2021

Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law, comments on the failure of the U.S. Senate to extend an immigration program that offers benefits for both U.S. companies and foreign investors. 

Law and Policy