Immigration Law

Course Information

Course Number
L6250
Curriculum Level
Upperclass
Areas of Study
Administrative Law and Public Policy, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Racial, Economic, and Social Justice
Type
Lecture

Section 001 Information

Instructor

Section Description

This course surveys immigration law and policy in the United States. It explores questions relating to the meaning of U.S. citizenship, the circumstances under which newcomers are permitted to enter the U.S., and the circumstances under which they may be forced to leave. Students will analyze complex statutes and the dynamic interplay between Congress, administrative agencies, and the courts. We will also evaluate current immigration policies within their historical, social, and political contexts.

School Year & Semester
Fall 2023
Location
JGH 107
Schedule
Class meets on
  • Tuesday
2:50 pm - 5:50 pm
Points
3
Method of Evaluation
Exam
J.D Writing Credit?
No

Learning Outcomes

Primary
  • Upon successful completion of this course, students should achieve a detailed knowledge of the substantive and procedural laws and rules governing immigrants, including ability to analyze relevant statutes and regulations.
  • Students should achieve an understanding of general principles of constitutional and administrative law.
  • Students should achieve facility with navigating and interpreting a complex statute and applying its provisions to common immigration situations and fact patterns.
  • Students should be able to analyze the ways that immigration law and practices implement, complement, or conflict with broader policy goals in the United States.
  • Students should be able to synthesize and explain relevant law to clients or decision-makers.

Course Limitations

Instructor Pre-requisites
None
Instructor Co-Requisites
None
Requires Permission
No
Recommended Courses
None
Other Limitations
None