Hiroshi Motomura

About the Author

Hiroshi Motomura is a distinguished legal scholar and professor of immigration law at UCLA School of Law, where he has shaped the understanding of U.S. immigration policy through rigorous analysis and innovative perspectives. With decades of expertise, Motomura explores the intersections of law, society, and national identity, challenging conventional views on citizenship and belonging. His seminal works, including Immigration Outside the Law, delve into the extralegal dimensions of immigration, while his co-authored editions of Immigration and Nationality Laws of the United States: Selected Statutes, Regulations and Forms (2014 and 2024) serve as indispensable resources for practitioners and scholars alike. Motomura's research has influenced policy debates and judicial decisions, advocating for a more humane and inclusive approach to immigration reform.