In the aftermath of the 2024 election, we find ourselves at a crucial turning point. With promises to deport millions of Latinos, we face consequences that will impact not just our communities, but the entire fabric of the U.S. and beyond.

This impending social and economic storm will generate forceful opposition, though its shape is not yet determined. In this context, this panel discussion will emphasize these major questions:

How extensive could deportations be, and what are the potential economic impacts?
How can vulnerable communities protect themselves, and how can allies best support them?
What are the global effects of these issues, beyond Latin America and the Caribbean?
What can individuals do to help, and how can we effectively fact-check this information?

Join us for a challenging but necessary conversation in a safe, collaborative space that will include academics, community, and activist leaders.

Sheila Vélez Martínez, Jack and Lovell Olender Professor of Asylum Refugee and Immigration Law/Pitt
Rosamaria Cristello, Executive Director & Founder Latino Community Center
Nathan Harper, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Manager, City of Pittsburgh
Michael Goodhart, Professor, Political Science, University of Pittsburgh

To register: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/content/clas-event-registration. This will be a hybrid event. The ZOOM link will be provided at a later date to online registered participants. For in-person participants, refreshments will be provided.

Sponsors: The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), the Center for Ethnic Studies Research (CERS), the Global Studies Center (GSC) at the University of Pittsburgh.