Immigration Article of the Day: Illiberal Immigration Inconsistencies: Finding Unifying Principles on the Left by Sheldon Evans
Illiberal Immigration Inconsistencies: Finding Unifying Principles on the Left by Sheldon Evans, 70 St. Louis U. L. Rev. 367 (2026).
Abstract
Immigration is one of the most important issues on the minds of Americans. While conservative lawmakers have rallied around the exclusionary principles of Donald Trump's vision for America, liberal politicians have struggled to provide a unified ideological and pragmatic policy alternative. This Essay challenges that lack of identity from the political Left. By studying several inconsistencies among Democrats, I argue for realignment strategies to unify the Party to return to its traditional principles on immigration policy. These include addressing the underlying social problems causing migration, rethinking border control, providing legal pathways for immigrants, and moving towards global citizenship.
