Pace Now

In a Forbes op-ed reflecting on Pace University's 2025 Commencement, Pace President Marvin Krislov emphasizes that the ceremony is not only a time of joy, but a chance to reflect on what matters most in life after college: teamwork, purpose, and a commitment to collective success.

Professor Amelia Wilson, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at Haub Law, discusses the legal framework surrounding ICE enforcement in Newsweek. She notes that when ICE has evidence someone is in the U.S. without authorization, it can serve as the basis for both detention and deportation proceedings under current federal law.

In USA Today, Dyson College Professor Melvin Williams examines the public’s fascination with the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. He highlights how the media’s framing of sensational details can be both accessible and problematic, often distorting public understanding of serious issues.

Professor Amelia Wilson of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University provides legal clarity in Newsweek on a proposed White House policy regarding green card revocations. She explains that under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Department of Homeland Security does not have the authority to unilaterally revoke a permanent resident’s legal status.

Dyson College Professor Melvin Williams speaks to USA Today about the cultural impact of celebrities publicly disclosing experiences with domestic violence. He explains how such revelations can open the door for other survivors to come forward, offering solidarity and empowerment on a broad scale.

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in New York Law Journal arguing that “national security” claims shouldn’t grant the president unchecked authority.

Professor Amelia Wilson, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at Haub Law, speaks to Mother Jones about the devastating effects of defunding the National Qualified Representative Program, a DOJ initiative providing attorneys for detained immigrants with mental illness. Wilson previously led the NQRP and offers vital insight into what was lost when this federal protection was removed.