Memo 2 | Government homework help

 Based on the introduction to Bardach, the case study, and discussion, in a second 1 to 2 page policy memo (acting as a policy analyst) provide a brief but detailed overview of the immigration policy environment and critiques of the 2013 U.S. Immigration reform proposal. Highlight the key points and whether there were alternative policy approaches that could have been taken to reform immigration at the time. (Remember no “I” statements). Why or why not?

For the memo remember to address the main points and provide all necessary and relevant information. You should be clear and concise and provide enough information that your reader (who might not know all the details) clearly understands what you are trying to convey. 

Discussion

 Each person will choose a different public problem applicable to a local area near you.  State the public problem.  Define the problem.  What other ways could you define the problem?  Be sure to avoid potential pitfalls such as including a possible policy/solution into the definition of the problem?  Speculate what are some policy alternatives that could help alleviate the problem?  What do think would be the most plausible policy alternative for your area? (HINT: Problem definition is most important here)