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“We are a nation of laws, not of men.” -John Adams

Law is “a rule of being or of conduct, established by an authority able to enforce its will; a controlling regulation; the mode or order according to which an agent or a power acts.” –Webster’s 1913

The law tag at The New Leaf Journal encompasses all New Leaf Journal content about the law and legal issues generally.

Aliens vs Noncitizens – The Anatomy of a Debate

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Aliens vs Noncitizens – which is the technically correct term in U.S. immigration and nationality law?

Noncitizen Nationals as Immigrant Visa Petitioners

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Examining two immigration precedents on the ability of noncitizen nationals to file visa petitions.

January 22, 2022

“A Strange Admixture of Contentions” – Study of a Phrase

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“Respondent has come forth with a strange admixture of contentions.”

The Japanese Citizenship Requirement for Sumo Stablemasters

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Examining the rule that sumo stablemasters must be Japanese citizens in light of Japan’s nationality law.

The Misuse of Impeachment and Roy Hibbert’s Jersey

Nicholas A. Ferrell

〜Bringing together topics in ways no one else can〜

Noramie Jasmin’s Inspiring Political Comeback Story

Nicholas A. Ferrell

〜A former Mayor runs to regain her office after concluding a 4-year prison stint for public corruption – hilarity ensues〜