This seminar is an advanced course on immigration law and policy designed for students who have taken the basic immigration law course or have equivalent academic or work exposure to immigration law, foundational constitutional principles, and the functioning of the immigration system and immigration agencies. The class will explore a range of topics not covered in the survey course with a focus on such issues as: immigration federalism and state immigration enforcement initiatives; public and private discrimination on the basis of citizenship status; federal border policies and asylum restrictions; workplace and labor rights of noncitizens; judicial review of immigration orders and federal habeas corpus actions; contemporary legislative initiatives; and major issues immigration cases in the Supreme Court. The issues actually covered will take into account student interest and input at the beginning of the quarter. Guest speakers may be invited to address some topics. Students must fill out the consent form and have academic or equivalent grounding in the basics of immigration law. Elements used in grading: Class participation and attendance (LAW 30%); reflection papers (LAW 70%). After the term begins, a limited number of students registered for the course may be allowed (with instructor consent) to transfer from section (LAW 01), which requires reflection papers, to section (LAW 02) which instead requires a substantial research paper that meets the R requirement. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this seminar, students should complete and submit a Consent Application Form available on the SLS Registrar website https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/. Click SUNetID Login in the top right corner of the page and then click the "Consent Courses" tab. See Consent Application Form for instructions and submission deadline
2 units · Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
This seminar is an advanced course on immigration law and policy designed for students who have taken the basic immigration law course or have equivalent academic or work exposure to immigration law, foundational constitutional principles, and the functioning of the immigration system and immigration agencies. The class will explore a range of topics not covered in the survey course with a focus on such issues as: immigration federalism and state immigration enforcement initiatives; public and private discrimination on the basis of citizenship status; federal border policies and asylum restrictions; workplace and labor rights of noncitizens; judicial review of immigration orders and federal habeas corpus actions; contemporary legislative initiatives; and major issues immigration cases in the Supreme Court. The issues actually covered will take into account student interest and input at the beginning of the quarter. Guest speakers may be invited to address some topics. Students must fill out the consent form and have academic or equivalent grounding in the basics of immigration law. Elements used in grading: Class participation and attendance (30%); reflection papers (70%). After the term begins, a limited number of students registered for the course may be allowed (with instructor consent) to transfer from section (01), which requires reflection papers, to section (02) which instead requires a substantial research paper that meets the R requirement. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this seminar, students should complete and submit a Consent Application Form available on the SLS Registrar website https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/. Click SUNetID Login in the top right corner of the page and then click the "Consent Courses" tab. See Consent Application Form for instructions and submission deadline
Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.