SMNR: Law of the United States-Mexico Border

  • Semester: Spring 2020
  •   Course ID: 397S
  •   Credit Hours: 3
Class Unique: 29195

This writing seminar will explore the interaction of the U.S. legal system with Mexican law in the border region, focusing on the power and limitations of law in resolving border-related disputes.  We will examine American court decisions along with other supplemental materials. Topics will include boundary questions, border detentions, immigrants’ rights, family law, real estate transactions, finance and trade, torts, crimes, environmental law, and Mexican law within the United States.


Class Details

Meeting Days Time Location
Monday 5:45 - 7:35 pm TNH 3.114
Evaluation Method Date Time Alpha Range Room
Paper

Additional Information

Course Type
  • Upperclass-only elective
  • Cross-listed with other school
  • Seminar
Grading Method
Pass/Fail Mandatory

Textbooks

  • The Law of the US-Mexico Border - Peter Reich
      Carolina Academic Press , edition: 1
      ISBN: 978-1-59460-164-4   (required)

Faculty

Hansen, Patricia I Hansen, Patricia I