The Yale Law Journal

Micah Gell-Redman

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Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the Dynamics of Statutory Entrenchment

John D. Skrentny & Micah Gell-Redman

In his 2008 campaign, then-Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama promised “comprehensive immigration reform.” Two years into his Administration, and despite continued efforts to promote reform, there has not even been a vote in Congress on a comprehensive bill. President Obama’s prede…