Elon Law Review invites submissions for its 2026 Symposium:
A Changing Landscape: Immigration Law in the 21st Century
A Symposium Analyzing the Evolving Nature and Reshaping of Immigration Law
Friday, September 25, 2026
Exploring borders, power, and the rule of law, immigration has been challenged with adapting to
the changing landscape of today’s society. Elon Law Review gladly welcomes all articles
focusing on the overarching area of immigration, but we strongly encourage any articles that
specifically focus on the theories and ideas surrounding immigration in the twenty-first century. We
further encourage any articles focusing on the vast intersection between immigration law and
other facets of law. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, border
security/national security; local media and social media’s effect on immigration and its
consequences; economic effects; the Trump administration and policy reforms; influence over
citizens’ personal rights and freedoms; and the intersection between immigration law and family law, criminal law, constitutional law, etc.
The changing nature of immigration law in
our society poses various, unanswered questions. What are the effects on First Amendment
Rights with the new immigration limitations? How intertwined have immigration law and criminal law become (Crimmigration)? How critical of a role does the changing nature of
immigration have on our economy? Elon Law Review’s 2026 Symposium will provide a
platform for engaging and robust discussions on these issues, bringing together legal scholars,
practitioners, policymakers, and other influential leaders with hands-on experience. Selected
submissions will have the opportunity to present at our symposium and may be considered for
publication in Elon Law Review Volume 19.
The Fall 2026 Symposium will be held in person, on Friday, September 25, 2026, with a dinner
held the evening before. An abstract of the scholarly paper to be presented should be submitted
no later than Friday, May 1, 2026, to Chief Symposium Editor, Rose Peterson, at
rpeterson7@elon.edu with a resume or CV attached. Accepted proposals will be organized into
symposium panels around the proposed issue/topic. Final papers will be due by Friday, June 26,
2026, for both presentation at the Symposium and consideration for publication in Elon Law
Review Volume 19.
We look forward to reviewing your submissions!
Rose Peterson
Chief Symposium Editor, 2026 Elon Law Review Symposium
Elon University School of Law
rpeterson7@elon.edu