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Thursday, March 29

Poems, Politics and Litigation againts the U.S. Government
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Margaret Randall
Location:
Barco Law Building, Room 113
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies along with University of Pittsburgh Law School and Center for International Legal Education
Contact:
Dr. Jules Lobel
Contact Email:
lobel@law.pitt.edu

Margaret Randall is a poet, essayist, oral historian, translator, photographer, and social activist. She lived in Latin America for 23 years (in Mexico, Cuba and Nicaragua).

She has published more than 100 books of poetry, prose, and oral history, including numerous books on Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Vietnamese women, and recently Che on My Mind, a feminist reflection on the life and legacy of Che Guevara. Randall has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for her writings.

In 1984, Randall returned to the United States, but faced deportation under the McCarran Walter Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 based on her writings, which the U.S. Government declared were, “against the good order and happiness of the United States.” After a five year legal battle, she won her case.

Randall will read her poetry and discuss her successful legal battle against deportation with University of Pittsburgh School of Law Professor, Jules Lobel, who participated in her legal fight.

Sponsored by: Center for Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh; Center for International Legal Education, University of Pittsburgh Law School; University of Pittsburgh School of Law.