On the Border: Immigration, Economics, and Civil Liberties

The U.S.-Mexico border has undergone dramatic change in the last several years in terms of migration patterns, enforcement, cross-border economic activity, and the impact on families. It provides an often hidden perspective on larger issues of free trade, immigration reform, the prison-industrial complex, and civil liberties.

Dr. Sharat G. Lin writes on global political economy, labor migration, and public health. He is a contributing author to the book Studies in Inequality and Social Justice (2009) with a chapter on the popular movement for immigration reform. He has visited the U.S.-Mexico border over a dozens times in recent years. He is currently a research fellow at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center.

Free and open to the public
Wheelchair accessible

Visiting Speaker Series, funded by DASB

Sponsored by the De Anza Green Party, HEFAS, IMASS, LEAD, CHC