Events

Data, Stories, and Justice: My Keynote Remarks at the Immigration Law & Justice of New York Gala

Seven key statistics reveal how our immigration system has been weaponized against vulnerable people—and why we must become the institutions that hold…

Nov 11 •

Food, Labor, and Migration: A Conversation on Our Interconnected Food System

Yesterday, I hosted Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and Teresa Mares for a conversation about their new book, Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain…

Oct 22 •

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Book Event: In “The Gates of the Sea” Geographer Luna Vives Examines Migrant Search and Rescue in the Mediterranean

Please join me on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 PM EST for a virtual discussion with fellow geographer and longtime friend Luna Vives about…

Oct 21 •

Join Me at the 26th Anniversary Gala for Immigration Law & Justice of New York on October 30 (Tickets Available)

In an era of unprecedented attacks on the rights of immigrants and refugees, Immigration Law and Justice of New York (ILJNY) provides competent…

Oct 15 •

Book Event 📚: Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and Teresa Mares Discuss "Will Work for Food", a Fresh Look at the Hidden Labor Behind How We Eat

Want ethical food? Start with the workers. "Will Work for Food" exposes worker exploitation across the food system in and makes the case that labor…

Oct 14 •

Are you in DC? Come to People's Books Friday at 6:00 PM for Discussion about the Big Business of Immigrant Detention

Nancy Hiemstra and Deirdre Conlon are giving a book talk at People's Books near the Takoma Park Metro Stop, joined by Setareh Ghandehari from the…

Oct 1 •

Inside Family Detention with Javier Hidalgo and Faisal Al-Juburi from RAICES Texas

Join me on Tuesday October 7 at 1:00 pm Eastern for an in-depth conversation about the harsh realities of family detention and how immigrant rights…

Oct 1 •

Event Announcement: The Forgotten Family Separation Crisis with Ashley DeAzevedo and Anna Lekas Miller

Join me this Thursday, October 2, at 1:00 PM eastern for a virtual conversation with Ashley and Anna. Registration is required.

Sep 29 •

Event Announcement: "Immigration Detention, Inc" Book Talk at American University September 30 (Register Today)

Join Ernesto Castañeda, Tazreena Sajjad, Nancy Hiemstra, Deirdre Conlon, and myself for a discussion about the rapidly-expanding US immigrant detention…

Sep 22 •

Meet the Scholars Producing Critical Country Conditions Reports at the Migration & Asylum Lab

Join me for a conversation with Elliott Young and Seraya Talbott-Carey from Lewis & Clark's Migration & Asylum Lab about documenting country conditions…

Aug 16 •

"Hospitality is Not for the Weak": A Field Guide to Apocalyptic Hope with Anton Flores

Casa Alterna founder Anton Flores sat down with me and an audience for a live discussion of his new book, "Welcome, Friends." Listen to our discussion…

Aug 6 •

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Event Announcement: What does immigrant hospitality look like? A live conversation with Anton Flores about his new book, "Welcome, Friends."

Please join Anton Flores and I on August 5 at 7:00 PM EST for a discussion about his two-decades of experience building community with immigrants and…

Jul 22 •

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