As part of our Speaker Series, Prof. Ming Chen offers three recommendations in connection with her upcoming talk, “Exclusion By Design: Migrant Racialization and Temporary Legal Status,” on November 24.
Migration Matters: How Immigration Laws, Policies, and Procedures Shape Immigrant Life with Dr. Asad L. Asad
Hosted by Ishita Srivastava and Jonanne Talebloo
Drawing on his book Engage and Evade, Dr. Asad examines how undocumented Latino families navigate daily surveillance—balancing deportation risks with their children’s needs. He discusses the impact on U.S.-born kids, the overlooked role of immigration courts, and why advocacy groups remain stuck in reactive cycles. He also reflects on urgent policy gaps, public misconceptions, and the questions driving his next research, offering a clear look at the human stories behind immigration and belonging.
Mindscape: Elizabeth Cohen on Time and Other Political Values
Hosted by Sean Carroll
Time shapes every corner of our lives — not just in science and philosophy, but in the very foundations of politics and citizenship. From determining who can vote to setting limits on political office, time quietly structures power and privilege. In this episode, political theorist Elizabeth Cohen reveals how time functions as an overlooked but vital resource in democratic life, influencing national identity, bureaucratic processes, and the everyday experiences of citizens. Discover why understanding time is essential to understanding modern politics.
Chen, Ming Hsu, Colorblind Nationalism and the Limits of Citizenship
(August 20, 2022). 44 Cardozo Law Review, 2023 Forthcoming, UC Hastings Research Paper Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4195636 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4195636
