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Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9781640207349
About This Book
"Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy" is a comprehensive casebook designed for law students and educators interested in the complex and dynamic field of immigration and refugee law. This book has been a cornerstone in U.S. law schools since its inception, adopted by 185 institutions nationwide. It seamlessly blends theory, policy, and politics with legal doctrine, planning, and problem-solving.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by law students and instructors in immigration and refugee law courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for professionals in the field of immigration and refugee law, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of U.S. immigration policy.
History and Editions
The 7th edition of "Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy" has been updated to address the sweeping developments of the past five years. Key highlights include:
- Prosecutorial Discretion: The book covers recent discussions on prosecutorial discretion, zero-tolerance policies, and immigration-related criminal charges.
- DACA and DAPA: Updates on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA).
- Detention and Jennings v. Rodriguez: Comprehensive coverage of detention policies and the landmark case Jennings v. Rodriguez.
- The Travel Ban and Trump v. Hawaii: Analysis of the travel ban and the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Hawaii.
- Children, Family Separation Policy, and SIJ Status: A rewritten section focusing on children, the family separation policy, and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status.
- Independence of Immigration Courts: Discussions on attacks against the independence of the immigration courts.
- Asylum Policy: A revamped section covering asylum cases, including gender-related and gang-related asylum claims, non-state actors, and new credible fear guidance.
Author and Other Works
The authors, Stephen H. Legomsky and Daniel M. Thronson, are renowned experts in immigration and refugee law. Stephen H. Legomsky has written extensively on immigration law and policy, bringing a wealth of experience to the text. Daniel M. Thronson contributes his expertise in immigration policy analysis, ensuring that the book remains current and relevant.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book incorporates key current issues and events, providing rich policy analysis, fact problems, and simulation exercises.
- Policy Analysis: Detailed discussions on immigration-related policies and their implications.
- Simulation Exercises: Practical exercises designed to help students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
- Fact Problems: Real-world case studies that challenge students to think critically about immigration law.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781640207349
- Digital Access: Included with the purchase is free 14-day digital access to the book.
Publication Details
- Publisher: West Academic
- Publication Date: December 26, 2018
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
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