Dr. Jacqueline Stevens

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Biography

Jacqueline Stevens is a prominent professor in the Department of Political Science at Northwestern University, where she also serves as the Founding Director of the Deportation Research Clinic at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs. Her academic work primarily focuses on Civil Law and Constitutional Law, with specific emphasis on themes of immigration law, citizenship law, and issues surrounding sovereignty and the rule of law. Stevens has conducted extensive research on unlawful detention and deportation, particularly concerning U.S. citizens and non-citizens alike, exploring the intersection of human rights with immigration policies. She has critically examined the role of corporate influence in shaping immigration deportation policies and has addressed government surveillance and database misconduct in her work. Her research contributions have been published in several prestigious journals, including Political Theory and the American Political Science Review, as well as covered by major outlets such as The New Yorker and the Washington Post.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.