Ryan J. Farrick, Author at Legal Reader

Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.

ACLU Sues Trump Administration for Detaining, Deporting Teenagers on Bogus ‘Gang Affiliation’ Charges

August 14, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union launched a class action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging that immigration officials are rounding up, detaining, and deporting teenagers on bogus ‘gang affiliation’ charges. Working in conjunction with a coalition of lawyers from California, the litigation charges U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the

Alt-Right Rally in Charlottesville, VA, Ends in Tragedy, Garners Weak Response from President Trump

August 13, 2017

A white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA, took a deadly turn after a 20-year old man drove a car into a crowd of counter-protesters. The tragedy unfurled Saturday, several hours after thousands of members of the alt-right descended on the small Virginia city. Described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as potentially ‘the largest hate-gathering

Trump Won’t Rule Out “Military Operation” in Venezuela

August 11, 2017

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he wouldn’t rule out a “military operation” in Venezuela. Speaking to reporters at his New Jersey golf club, the commander-in chief explained what seemed to be a newly-developed position on the South American nation. “We have many options for Venezuela, including a possible military option, if necessary,”

Four New York District Attorneys Vacate Over a Half-Million Arrest Warrants

August 11, 2017

On Wednesday, district attorneys representing four of New York City’s five boroughs announced their joint decision to vacate over a half-million arrest warrants. The action serves as a way to free up courts from pursuing outdated and lost-cause cases. According to The New York Times, city officials began to aggressively ticket minor offenses starting in

Donald Trump’s Ire for Illegal Immigrants and Salvadorian Street Gang MS-13 Could Benefit Criminals

August 11, 2017

In his war on immigration, Donald Trump hasn’t shied away from spectacular claims. As part of his long-running campaign against so-called ‘sanctuary cities’, the commander-in-chief has cited street gang MS-13 as an example of how undocumented aliens can wreak havoc in urban America. Analysts at several media outlets – including CNN and The Economist –

Insurance Provider State Farm Accused of Coercing Mechanic to Use Untested Adhesive Which Caused Crash

August 10, 2017

Insurance provider State Farm is facing a federal lawsuit over accusations that it coerced a mechanic to use cheap materials in an important repair. Following a heavy hail storm, Texas couple Matthew and Marcia Seebachan submitted a claim to fix the steel roof of their 2010 Honda Fit. On the advice of State Farm, the

Airbnb Cuts Out White Nationalists Bound for ‘Unite the Right’ Rally in Charlottesville, VA

August 9, 2017

Airbnb investigated and removed registered hosts from Charlottesville, VA, who appeared to be associated with upcoming ‘Unite the Right’ rally of white nationalists. Concerned users alerted Airbnb that members of the online neo-Nazi community The Daily Stormer were planning to use local properties to sleep and stage parties. Following a quick search of internal engines,

Montreal Struggles to House Haitian Asylum-Seekers Fleeing United States

August 9, 2017

The Canadian city of Montreal opened the grounds of one of its largest stadiums to asylum-seekers fleeing the United States. Hundreds of refugees began moving into the city’s former Olympic Stadium on Monday, taking up temporary residence in a public hall. Outfitted with dozens of cots, internet service, locker room showers, and concession stands, the

Immigration Courts and Deportations Fall From Obama-Era Highs Under Trump Administration

August 9, 2017

A surprising set of figures recently released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows that deportations under President Trump are proceeding at a much slower pace than they were under his predecessor, Barack Obama. The agency’s records show that, between February 1st and June 30th, ICE officials detained and deported 84,473 people. Effectively, immigration officials have

Chicago Mayor Sues Justice Department, Gets Berated by Attorney General Over Sanctuary Cities

August 8, 2017

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a lawsuit against the Justice Department Monday, following threats from the White House to curtail federal grants for so-called sanctuary cities. Cutting funds from sanctuary cities has been a top priority for the Trump administration ever since the President assumed office in January. The Department of Justice recently implemented a

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