The Effects of Violence in Mexico on Migration and Immigration Policy
Date and Time
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
This event occurred in the past
- Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location
Joan B. Kroc Theatre
5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110Cost
Free
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The rise in Mexican violence has had a devastating impact on Mexico, its citizens and neighboring countries. This panel discussed the effects on U.S. migration and immigration policy from the legal and policy standpoint. Speakers included practitioners who have studied the ongoing effects of the violence, representing those that cannot return to their home country and reported the stories of those affected.
Panelists included:
Veronica Barba, Esq., ABA Immigration Justice Project, San Diego
Amy Isackson, Freelance Border and Immigration Reporter
Douglas Nelson, Esq., Law Office of Douglas Nelson
David A. Shirk, PhD, Trans-Border Institute
Moderated by Olivia Ruiz, University of San Diego
To register for this free presentation, please email veronica.barba@americanbar.org