Vice President, Publishing

Matthew Jacob

Matthew Jacob studies at Flower Mound High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is the VP of Publishing at the Institute for Youth in Policy. Matthew leads the editing department and oversees the publication of policy briefs on various topics. He also serves as the coordinator of the institute’s op-ed program.

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Unpacking the Impact: The US Immigration Ban and Its Effect on Particular Countries

Immigration Policy

June 29, 2025

This brief discusses the impact that Executive Order 13780, or the ‘Muslim Ban,’ had on immigration from Muslim and African countries. The brief puts this ban into historical context, discussing how the affected countries were impacted by this order, and how it came to be rescinded under the presidency of Joe Biden.

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Border Surveillance Technologies: Benefits, Risks, and Ethical Concerns

Immigration Policy

April 13, 2025

This brief will show the historical background and nature of digital surveillance at the United States Southern Border. With this increasing security, heavy surveillance has been highly criticized for its effects on individual(s) well-being.

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Streamlining the Asylum Application Process: Addressing Inefficiencies in Pathways

Immigration Policy

September 29, 2024

This brief will analyze various reasons behind current inefficiencies inside the United States’s asylum process. It will also consider the various stakeholders and proposed policies regarding this issue.

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