Journal article
2011
Professor of Politics and Government
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Politics and Government
University of Puget Sound
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Jacobson, R. (2011). Immigrants or Detainees? - Frame Conflict and the Politics of Protesting Immigrant Detention Centers.
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Jacobson, R. “Immigrants or Detainees? - Frame Conflict and the Politics of Protesting Immigrant Detention Centers” (2011).
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Jacobson, R. Immigrants or Detainees? - Frame Conflict and the Politics of Protesting Immigrant Detention Centers. 2011.
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@article{r2011a,
title = {Immigrants or Detainees? - Frame Conflict and the Politics of Protesting Immigrant Detention Centers},
year = {2011},
author = {Jacobson, R.}
}
This paper argues that two master frames are used to protest immigrant detention centers, one which focuses on immigration reform the other centers on detention reform. The dual use of the frames may expand mobilizing networks but presents conflicts that close down political opportunities.