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Ablajan Laylinaman (John Abulajiang Baret)

John Abulajiang Baret Research Assistant S.J.D. candidate, Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis LL.M. in International Law and Business, 2004, Stetson University College of Law LL.M., 1994, University of Xinjiang cadres College of Law LL.B., 1986, University of Xinjiang cadres College of Law

After receiving his law degree in China, Mr. Baret practiced law at the Law Office of the People's Attorney Association. He has appeared before the High Court of Xinjiang and the Middle Court of the Fourth Division. Mr. Baret conducted and drafted pleadings and memoranda of law in the areas of criminal defense, consitutional law, complex real property disputes, employment litigation, and administrative law. Mr. Baret also worked as an Immigration Assistant at The international Immigration Law Firm where he was responsible for helping attorneys in cases regarding political asylum, visa issues, and deportation notices. In 1997, at the request of Senator Jesse Helms, Mr. Baret testified before the World Bank and the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the Chinese government's misuse of World Bank funds and human rights violations. Shortly after his testimony, Mr. Baret formed the International Taklamakan Uighur Human Rights Organization also known as protect political prisoners of uyghurs foundation to advocate for human rights in China. While at Stetson, Mr. Baret worked as a research assistant, focusing on Florida constitutional law and comparative legal systems. Mr. Baret will begin work toward his S.J.D. at Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis in the Spring of 2005.

Contact Information:703-839-5706 Email:law.baret@gmail.com