By: Anjoly Ibrahim International human rights law, through regional and international treaties, prohibits hate speech. For example, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Article 20(2) states that “any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence shall be prohibited by law.”[1] One-hundred and seventy-three countries […]

By: Melanie Ng The actions of one State definitely impact others. Regarding COVID-19, States have employed various approaches to slow the spread of the virus: some methods have proven more “successful” than others (depending, of course, on how success is calculated). But could the U.S.’ actions regarding unfounded COVID-19 treatment punishable under international law? According […]

By: Ethan Katz There has been a small group of companies possessing a business model predicated on having consumers stay at home that have been able to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. A prime example of such a company is Netflix, with the company’s stock reaching an all-time high in April.[1] However, success stories like […]

By: Talia Lewis History is littered with examples of leaders who used pandemics to expand state power.[1]  This Pandemic has proven not to be an exception. What is exceptional, is that some leaders have employed measures beyond closing borders and implementing stringent “stay home” orders. Power-grabs, dubbed by the media as ‘coronavirus coups’, are widespread. […]