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David A. Martin

David A. Martin is Warner-Booker Distinguished Professor of International Law Emeritus. He served as principal deputy general counsel of the Department of Homeland Security from January 2009 to December 2010.

Latest articles by David A. Martin

The Big Idea
How to fix the crisis caused by Central American asylum seekers — humanelyHow to fix the crisis caused by Central American asylum seekers — humanely
The Big Idea

A former top immigration official offers solutions.

By David A. Martin
The Big Idea
Illegal immigration challenges the rule of law. But Trump is making things worse.Illegal immigration challenges the rule of law. But Trump is making things worse.
The Big Idea

A crackdown on DREAMers will undermine respect for the law, not shore it up.

By David A. Martin
Trump’s order on the deportation of undocumented residents, annotated by an immigration law expert
Trump’s “refugee ban” — annotated by a former top Department of Homeland Security lawyer

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