Paper Topic #1

In Dividing Lines, Daniel Tichenor explains the immigration policy change and status quo as the product of three factors: the role of expertise and ideas in reshaping how elites view immigration; the creation of odd bedfellows coalitions among powerful societal actors; and the product of institutional veto and opportunity points. In this paper, I want you to argue which one of these 3 explanations you believe is the most important and how it explain immigration policy (a policy can be the enactment of a law, a non action or maintenance of the status quo, judicial ruling, or administrative action) in 2 or 3 different time periods.

Good writing, defined as a tight argument, crisp phrasing, potent analysis, sharp transitions, witty title, and precise evidence, is at a premium. 

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Length: 4 pages, double sided.

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