Electronic Resource of the Month: Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. on HeinOnline

From January to May, we are focusing this series on some of the collections available via HeinOnline. All HeinOnline resources can be accessed here or through our complete database list. The collections are available to Loyola Law faculty and students, and it can be accessed while connected to the Loyola internet. Check back each month for updates!

The Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. collection from HeinOnline provides a wealth of information for issues related to immigration. It combines laws, legislative hearings, acts, legislative histories, academic articles, and administrative decisions. From the publisher:

This monumental collection is a compilation of the most important historical documents and legislation related to immigration in the United States as well as current hearings, debates and recent developments in immigration law. This first comprehensive database includes BIA Precedent Decisions, legislative histories, law and policy titles, extradition titles, scholarly articles, an extensive bibliography, and other related works.

Immigration Briefings: A Resource You Should Know

This monthly periodical is a must-use for any immigration practitioners and researchers. It provides up-to-date analysis on a variety of important issues written by practitioners and commentators.

The print version is available in the library on the second floor at KF 4800.A15. An electronic version is available on WestlawNext. Simply begin typing in the title and select it on the pop-up options. Then you can search this resource the way you would anything else in WestlawNext. 

Recent article titles include:

• Families Behind Bars: The Intersection of Politics, Law, and Detention
• Handling the Complex Naturalization Application
• The Tricky Triangle: Marriage, Divorce, and Permanent Residence
• Healthy Regardless of Status: Expanding Access to Health Care for Noncitizens