For decades, immigration law has criminalized migration and created a social construction that labels immigrants to the United States as criminal aliens.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Immigration Reform
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.
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.
Families Belong Together: The “Zero-Tolerance” Policy Dilemma and Family Border Separation
In May 2018, the Trump administration released its “zero-tolerance” policy wherein immigration and border security officials were to utilize stringent — and arguably inhumane — tactics targeted at mass detention and deportation of individuals crossing the U.S....
Repeal of DACA: A Republican Success, an American Public Policy Failure
Immigration debates have made DACA one of the most contentious and relevant issues in the 21st century. The repeal of DACA is based on fear rather than facts.
Guest Worker Programs and the 2016 Election
Guest worker programs should include worker protections and a pathway to legal protection to incentivize labor participation and a more robust workforce.