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LAW 7026: Immigration Law

Postgraduate course

Project description

This survey course provides a foundation in the constitutional principles governing the regulation and rights of noncitizens, the immigration statutes and regulations that govern the admission and removal of noncitizens, and citizenship acquisition. As relevant, the course will explore contemporary issues related to immigrants' rights and immigration reform, including the areas of border enforcement and asylum rights, immigration detention, the intersection of criminal and immigration law, state and local regulation of immigrants, and constitutional limits on 'alienage' discrimination. Guest speakers may be invited for some topics. No prior course or background in immigration law is expected. Elements used in grading: Class participation and attendance (10%), final exam (90%).