Although immigration law is a subject of federal, rather than states, law, the laws that regulate immigrants in their daily lives are most often passed by or enforced by state governments. Like all residents of the United States, immigrants are subject to a broad range of state laws and policies. These laws and their application sometimes affect immigrants – both documented and undocumented – in unique ways because of their status as immigrants. Recent years have seen increasing attention to the ways in which the civil rights of immigrants may be violated by state laws and their enforcement in areas such as education, criminal enforcement, and voting rights. This panel will consider this phenomenon, exploring how the lived experiences of immigrants in this country present unique civil rights challenges that have transformative impact on state laws and policies.
Business Meeting of Section on Civil Rights at Program Conclusion.
Business Meeting of Section on Immigration Law at Program Conclusion.