Global Issues in Immigration Law

Authors: Aldana, Raquel E. / Kidane, Won / Lyon, Beth / McKanders, Karla M.
Edition: 1st
Copyright Date: 2013
  • Publication Date: July 10th, 2013
  • ISBN: 9780314276391
  • Subject: Immigration Law
  • Series: Global Issues
  • Type: Global Issues
  • Description: This title is designed to serve as a textbook supplement for an advanced course in immigration law in law schools in the United States or in other countries seeking to introduce comparative and international perspectives to the study of immigration law and policy. Topics include an introductory discussion of comparative versus international law and the relevance of both to U.S. Jurisprudence; a comprehensive overview of international migration multilateral and bilateral regimes; glimpses into the immigration law and practices of Mexico, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain; and a final part that examines international norms on freedom of movement, the right to nationality, policing, living conditions, immigrant workers and anti-terrorism law.