Date Approved
2019
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Political Science
First Advisor
Barry W. Pyle
Second Advisor
E. Sidlow
Third Advisor
David Klein
Abstract
Both the European Union and the United States experienced an immigration crisis in the Early 2000's. Each has reacted with policies and judicial opinions based on their culture, circumstances, and geography. I conduct a comparative policy-based analysis with a multi-faced lens that will be analyzed with emphasis on the consequences of immigration and how each judicial system endeavors to solve the most pressing challenge of their times. Specifically, I compare various case law, directives, and precedent to provide a more in-depth narrative on how each system has reacted to circumstances before their respective Courts. An in-depth examination of both EU and US response to their crises helps provide relevant and accurate context to their current immigration challenges.
Recommended Citation
Creal, Austin, "The European and American immigration struggle: How two continents endeavor to solve the immigration question" (2019). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 648.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/648