Barsky, Robert F.,

Undocumented immigrants in an era of arbitrary law : the flight and the plight of people deemed'illegal' / Robert F. Barsky. - xviii, 202 pages ; 24 cm.

'A GlassHouse Book.'

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Arbitrariness, discretion and nonenforcement -- Translating the utterances of undocumented immigrants in a hostile discourse marketplace --'First encounters' with host country officials -- Entering the system, from the arrest to formal sentencing -- Incarcerations, public and private conclusion : deportation, and return to the host country? or open borders?

9781138849488 RM413.44


Illegal aliens--United States.
Emigration and immigration law--Language.--United States
Emigration and immigration law--Social aspects--United States.