Jacob Hamburger, ’21, Joins Marquette University Law School Faculty
Law School faculty spotlight: Prof. Jacob Hamburger
Marquette University Law School welcomes Prof. Jacob Hamburger, whose work tackles some of the most pressing legal questions of our time: Who shapes immigration policy in the United States and how do those decisions impact the lives of noncitizens? Blending legal scholarship with real-world experience, Hamburger examines the ways that state and local governments influence the nation’s immigration system. From courtroom battles over federal policies to workplace protections for undocumented workers, his research brings fresh perspective to the legal structures that govern migration in America.
This fall, Hamburger is teaching immigration law. In the spring semester, he will teach civil procedure and a seminar on immigration federalism, offering students the chance to explore foundational legal principles alongside some of today’s most urgent legal questions. “Each subject we teach in law school is incredibly complex — it could take a lifetime to fully master,” he notes. “I see my role in the classroom as offering a starting roadmap. The most rewarding part is seeing students take that map and make it their own — or toss it out entirely as they discover new paths.”
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