Although at least 15 cities and localities across the country allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, green card holders — who are lawful permanent residents of the city — don’t have a say in D.C. local elections.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Immigration
The Criminalization of Migration and the Implications for Social Movements
For decades, immigration law has criminalized migration and created a social construction that labels immigrants to the United States as criminal aliens.
Analyzing Social Constructions Regarding Immigration in the US
In the U.S., social constructions have been used to disenfranchise immigrants based on their ability, or inability, to assimilate into white culture.
Undocumented Immigrants Deserve Better Policies
The immigration debate should be reframed to centralize empathy, compassion, and caring for those escaping poor living conditions or threats of violence.
Immigration Discourse in America
America’s immigration discourse has led to incompetent policies that inefficiently spend our tax dollars and harm immigrants.
Be Better: Biden’s Challenge to Raise the Bar on Immigration Policy
Biden will have to tread a fine line to pass immigration reform and represent all Americans. However, the Biden-Harris administration is sure to bring changes.
Addressing Northern Triangle Migration Through US Foreign Aid
The Trump Administration should address the underlying factors that cause migration from the Northern Triangle: violence, poverty, and government corruption.
The Price of Approval for Erdoğan
Erdoğan’s plan to deport the displaced population is short-sighted and politically motivated rather than an adequate valuation of the potential benefits…
Trump’s Executive Order on Caravans and What Asylum Means
There is a group of people that originated in Honduras, slowly moving through Mexico. It has been reported that they intend to approach the US-Mexican border and seek asylum within the United States. The news outlets covering the story of this group have referred to...