Immigration and the responses to it are in the news daily. There are those who see immigrants as a valuable asset to the U.S. while there are those who see immigrants as a fundamental threat to the American way of life.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Professor Margaret Peters' award-winning book, "Trading Barriers: Immigration and the Remaking of Globalization," argues that the increased ability of firms to produce anywhere in the world, combined with growing international competition due to lowered trade barriers, has led to greater limits on immigration, as businesses no longer see a need to support open immigration at home.
Dr. Peters is now working on projects on the decision-making processes of forced migrants, the reintegration of deported migrants in Haiti, and how emigration affects authoritarian leaders. She received her PhD from Stanford University and her BA from the University of Michigan.
ABOUT OUR MODERATOR:
Rachel E. Van Tyle, Esq. is the Director of Legal Services at Exodus Refugee Immigration in Indianapolis, where she leads a team providing legal support to refugees and immigrants. With over 14 years of experience in immigration law, Rachel has dedicated her career to helping vulnerable populations navigate complex immigration systems. She also teaches Immigration Law and Procedure as an Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University Indianapolis. She regularly speaks at conferences and trainings nationwide. Rachel is passionate about mentoring new attorneys and advancing equitable access to legal services.
Register to be part of this important discussion presented via Zoom by Margaret Peters and moderated by Racher Van Tyle, with Q&A. Questions will be invited from the participants in this event.
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