Abstract
This thesis explores the theory that under high levels of immigration the president will respond by implementing restrictive measures. I theorize that under the condition of high immigration levels if the president depicts immigration as a security threat then restrictive measures will be implemented. There have been many works by scholars that have been able to present a theoretical framework that emphasizes a connection between immigration, presidential power, and the emergence of immigration as a security issue. Based on this theoretical framework, this study will examine, in terms of migration levels, the relationship between the presidents’ depiction of immigration and the policies implemented through a series of case studies. This IS will end with a concluding chapter, synthesizing the findings from the case studies, and presenting suggestions for future research on this topic.
Advisor
John Valdez
Department
Political Science
Recommended Citation
Marin, Gabriela, "Presidents’ Speech Impact of National Security on Immigration" (2021). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 9333.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/9333
Publication Date
2021
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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