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A close-up of an immigration stamp.
The Quest for Elusive Reform: Undocumented Immigrants in a Polarized Nation
In this paper, the author examines past attempts at immigration reform in the United States, especially as they pertain to the nation’s undocumented population. Analyzing these early reform efforts could be deeply instructive for the prospects of President Biden’s U.S. Citizenship Act and reveals both durable patterns and new developments that could shape the chances for legislative breakthroughs.
Daniel J. Tichenor March 24, 2021
A gavel rests in front of the Mexican flag.
Energy Reform and Political Representation: The Importance of Negotiation and Public Deliberation
The recent energy reform in Mexico is the most radical institutional change the country has experienced since the nationalization of the oil industry in 1938. The authors of this paper outline how this major reform was accomplished, examining its primary supporters and detractors, the multi-dimensional interests at play, and the negotiation strategies used. They also analyze the quality of the prior deliberation process in order to determine the degree of legitimacy of the reform.
José del Tronco, Mara Hernández February 28, 2017