Yearning to be Free:
US Immigration and
Thai Sex Workers
Engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, greeting newcomers to the United States, are the immortal words of Emma Lazarus: "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Immigration policy in the United States has always been a contentious issue. Yet as a nation of immigrants, Americans have a special tradition of accepting those fleeing hardship in hopes of a better life. Many Americans take great pride in this, and with the fact that so many view their country as a beacon of freedom and hope, often risking life and limb to make it to it to the shores of America.
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Divorce Refusal and the Thuggish
Side of Jewish Marriage Law
Jacob grew up in a non-practicing Jewish Canadian family but had become more devout to after his marriage to a religious Jewish American woman. Jacob and his family subscribed to Judaism’s Hasidic movement, an Orthodox sect that stresses direct contact and emotional connection with God, rather than intellectual studying of scriptures.
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Transsexuals and Thai Law
Walk down almost any busy street in Thailand, especially in a tourist hotspot such as Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket, and chances are good that you will see at least one Thai transsexual. Thailand’s first sex change surgery was performed in 1972.
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Prenuptial Agreements: US Law, Thailand Law and EU Law Compared
This academic article discusses the conflict of law issues involved in international prenuptial agreements. The issues are complex and often misunderstood, even by attorneys. Couples who believe that their duly executed international prenuptial agreements will be recognized in other jurisdictions may be in for an unpleasant surprise. |
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