Immigrant Issues in the Trump Era: Threats, Security and Representation - Q&A, Part One

Immigrant Issues in the Trump Era: Threats, Security and Representation 

CHAIRS: DURAND, Jorge (U Guadalajara) and FREIDENBERG, Judith (UMD) 

ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTS: VÉLEZIBÁÑEZ, Carlos (ASU), MASSEY, Douglas (Princeton U)

 

ABSTRACT:

DURAND, Jorge (U Guadalajara) and FREIDENBERG, Judith (UMD) Immigrant Issues in the Trump Era: Threats, Security and Representation. Trump’s era started with two expeditious executive orders: one, on securing the border and another on controlling immigrants within the US.  Their implementation has stumbled over more problems than expected.  The perception and representation of migrants as a threat is now central in a divided public opinion and will unquestionably impact future elections. Migrants, especially the undocumented, are considered dangerous to the economy, employment, national security, national culture and identity, impacting citizen coexistence and security.  This round table will contribute to reflect on the impact of state management practices on people and to devise collective action to protect human rights.

 

Session took place at the Society for Applied Anthropology • 78th Annual Meeting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 3-7, 2018