Crimmigration
SLN #: 96932Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 1009
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Ordonez
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Course Description:
A crimmigration law course examines the intersection of criminal law and immigration law. The Course will cover ways in which criminal convictions may affect immigration status, and how immigration law impacts the criminal justice system. The course will also cover the constitutional rights of non-citizens in the criminal justice system, such as due process and equal protection.
The course will examine federal immigration laws, such as the Immigration and Nationality Act, and their impact on state and local criminal justice systems. It will also cover the role of immigration enforcement agencies, such as ICE or HSI, in the criminal justice system and the impact of criminal justice policies, such as "sanctuary" policies and 287(g) agreements, on immigrant communities. Lastly, the course will examine the role of the courts in interpreting and shaping crimmigration law.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.