While stadiums fill with international fans, ICE still poses a threat to immigrants across the US @radar24news.bsky.social   #WorldCup #Immigration #News #SocialJustice #RealityCheck

Seventy billion dollars spent — but are we solving anything? Prof. Ernesto Castañeda on the root causes of migration that keep getting ignored. #ImmigrationRealities #RootCauses #ImmigrationPolicy #MigrantRights #GlobalCrisis

70 billion for border enforcement? the public isn't buying it. Dr. Ernesto Castañeda on why the GOP's immigration bill could cost them at the ballot box. 🎙️ #ImmigrationPolicy #ElectionBacklash #BorderBill #Republicans #ImmigrationRealities

Myth busted: Sanctuary cities DON'T mean unchecked crime. Research shows the opposite with @ThaliaVarelas #ImmigrationFacts #SanctuaryCities #CrimeStats #UndocumentedAndProud #TruthAboutImmigrants

The political motivation behind Washington's attack on Virginia’s agreement preventing police and ICE collaboration. Explaining what the agreement is and its importance with @thaliavarelas. #SanctuaryState #ImmigrationPolitics #ICE #USPolitics #DemDebate

"Saying ['alien'] instills fear," said Castañeda, who said that further comparing noncitizens to extraterrestrials is "dehumanizing."

The “white genocide” claim complements other conspiracy theories popular in Trump world, Castañeda said, including “reverse discrimination” through DEI programs and the “great replacement theory,” the belief that nonwhite immigrants are “invading” Western countries to “replace” white populations.

"Ultimately, integration and acculturation for immigrants are not determined by race or native language, but rather by processes that unfold over time, Castañeda said.

As I told @brittanywong.bsky.social, "Integration and acculturation are not about skin color or native tongue; they are just a matter of time. Everyone has neuroplasticity and adapts to a new place of residence little by little until they cannot imagine anywhere else or do not want to."

The Community Trust Act, passed by the Maryland legislature in April and set to take effect on June 3, 2026, ensures the safety of immigrant communities and builds trust between them and law enforcement.

Get "Global Pathways" and learn more about recent immigrants and asylum seekers!

More great reporting based on habeas filings. Latinos way disproportionately targeted for ICE street arrests in NY and NJ. projects.thecity.nyc/ice-street-a...

ASA member Ernesto Castañeda‬ in the news!

TheWorld/NPR: "The Americans moving overseas in search of a better life: Every 4 years, Americans joke about leaving the US if their preferred presidential candidate loses. For some, there is a genuine exit plan. More often than not, it’s not about politics but about exploring options."

Now unboxing the hardcover of "Global Pathways" for libraries and collections. All books and versions available on Amazon or at https://f.mtr.cool/lqcfaweqjl

“If they move abroad, then they can earn a US salary and live in a place that is cheaper,” @drernestocast.bsky.social on why many American retirees and remote workers are moving out of the US. Listen / read on @theworld.org theworld.org/stories/2026...

In her new book, "Leave If You Can," Amelia Frank-Vitale offers a detailed portrait of Honduran emigration and what it reveals about the broader consequences of changing US border policies.

New episode of Immigration Realities out now! This episode discusses Amelia Frank-Vitale's new book: Leave If You Can: Migration and Violence in Bordered Worlds Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

In Spring 2026, we welcomed three interns from Kent State University at the Immigration Lab. They contributed a lot to our work and specially to our communications. They learned about immigration, Latin America, and Washington. Thank you guys!

Proud that the Immigration Lab’s work with student researchers is featured in the CFE Beat — a model for what research-as-community can look like

Congratulations to our graduating Immigration Lab members! 🎓 We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make. Wishing you all the best in your next chapters!

Happy to see the first academic review of Reunited published in the American Journal of Sociology (AJS) by Leah Schmalzbauer, Clarence Francis 1910 Professor in the Social Sciences; Associate Provost and Associate Dean of the Faculty, Amherst University, who writes:

"Family-propelled migration and the appearance of social networks" On family migration Ernesto Castañeda and Daniel Jenks in Handbook on International Migration and Social Networks Published: 01 May 2026

ICE is deploying thousands of agents to cities nationwide, signaling an increase in deportations and family separations. A heartbreaking reality for many. #ICE #Deportation #FamilySeparation #Immigration #CommunitySupport youtu.be/YlFGpoHN6rg?...

Book Talk 📣 Frames of Resistance: The Cinemas of Abya Yala An enriching discussion on the films and voices driving a powerful new movement in Global Indigenous cinema. 🗓️May 6th  ⏰4:00 PM 📍Mary Graydon Center, Room 305 🔗RSVP link: https://f.mtr.cool/pifisggmuv

Turn research into impact 📊✨ SOCY-634 with Dr. Ernesto Castañeda (Fall 2026) Qual methods • migrant experiences • publish your work 🗓 Tues 5:30–8PM 📚 Undergrad ind. study 🌍 SIS Global Migration Cert ✅ Pre-reqs waived upon request Last cohort published a book—you could too.

May day march joining to demand labor rights and immigrant rights. Spoke to Telemundo Chicago. #MayDay #May1st #DiaDelTrabajo #UnDiaSinInmigrantes

Today we hosted the authors and editors of “Transnational Humans and Transnationalisms in the Humanities” for a book talk The authors discussed their chapters — covering a variety of topics related to our growing transnational world Stay tuned for upcoming CLALS and Immigration Lab events!

NEW BOOK: "Transnational Humans and Transnationalisms in the Humanities: Crossing Boundaries in the Americas," edited by Max Paul Friedman, Stefan Rinke, and Nuria Vilanova published by University of New Mexico Press 2026

Amanda Baran pushes back on the narrative of immigrants as “takers” — making the case for the real value they bring to communities nationwide. 🎙️Listen to the new episode of Immigration Realities wherever you get your podcasts!

New episode of Immigration Realities out now! This episode explores the USCIS under Biden vs. Trump’s second term, featuring special guest Amanda Baran — former Principal Director for Immigration Policy at USCIS. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

📣 Ecuador: Retrospects, Prospects & The Future Of South America Join us for an open discussion on the dilemmas and successes shaping Ecuador's future. 📆April 29th ⏰2-4 pm 📍School Of International Service, Founders Room 🔗RSVP Here: https://f.mtr.cool/jrhdhvrjtg

Getting started now at AU Mass. Ave. SVB 5th floor. Migrant shelter in northern Mexico receiving not only international migrants but also internally displaced people. In this case from Guerrero, Mexico.

Today, we welcomed MasPaz for ”Immigration: the Secret Sauce Of U.S. Innovation” a 250+ at AU event This discussion covered his artistic practice— highlighting how it intersects with immigration, Latin American culture and activism Stay tuned for future CLALS and Immigration Lab events!

For AU's Professor Ernesto Castañeda, Noem's footprint is significant. “Much of the Latino community in the United States is terrified, depressed and imprisoned, in either detention centers or their apartments and houses."

Immigrants who sought asylum during border surge under increasing pressure stateline.org/2026/04/08/i...

After Title 42 ending, “For the first time in U.S. history, there were many big programs to temporarily house and feed the newcomers,” Castañeda said. “People (in New York City) talked about the food cards they got, or the free meals, or the hotel rooms, and that got a lot of the media attention”

American University Chamber Singers THE DISPLACED including the North American Premiere of Mikael Carlsson’s Requiem     Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, 3 pm Daniel Abraham, director Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall  4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016

Helms-Burton 30 Years Later: Cuba, the U.S. & the Embargo 📣 Scholars & legal experts unpack its roots, legacy & global impact. 🗓 Apr. 20 ⏰ 1–4:30 PM 📍 MGC 307 🔗 RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/tukkcinxve​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Why is the SAVE America Act a bad idea? Maria Teresa Kumar breaks it down.

Why should Latinos vote in 2025? Rep. Joaquin Castro breaks it down: rising prices fueled by the Iran War, and an administration actively targeting Latino communities. Watch. Share. Vote

Immigration: The Secret Sauce of Innovation 📣 Join MasPaz — a Colombian multidisciplinary artist — for a discussion highlighting the intersections of immigration, art making, and innovative design. 📆 April 13th 📍Mary Graydon Center, 306 ⏰10:00-12:00 p.m. RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/mhbuspqmsz

Digital Detention about ICE's Alternatives to Detention Program at Georgetown Law next week. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the movie director, Carolina Sanchez-Boe (Brown, Paris), Denise Gilman (professor of immigration law at Georgetown and UT/Texas) and Marianna Poyares.

California Proposition 187 passed in 1994. It was an anti-immigration measure to deny public education, non-emergency medical care, and social services to undocumented immigrants. It was deemed unconstitutional by federal courts and never implemented, yet it triggered a major political shift in Cal.

~0.4% of farmers in California reported losing workers directly to farm raids, according to Calif Farm Bureau & Michigan State. But >14% said the raids & general anxiety surrounding immigration enforcement caused worker shortages. Among crops like fruit & vegetables, that number was nearly 20%~

One year ago, over 200 innocent immigrants and asylum seekers were sent to El Salvador's CECOT without the government alerting them, their families, or their lawyers about where they would be sent to and how, violating due process, 1/4

Thankful for the invitation to deliver the opening keynote about how anti-immigrant policies are counterproductive and harm immigrants, legal residents, citizens, the economy, international standing & democratic institutions. to the #IMISCOE organizers at #CEDEM #LiègeUniversité #Belgium !

In a news report, farmers discuss anxieties about the economic effects of these deportations and what these ongoing operations could mean for the future of their industries.

America's status as the top destination for global talent is being shattered. The Administration only just published (!) what happened last summer to international student visa issuances. It's grim. From the indispensable @karinfischer.bsky.social @chronicle.com —> chronicle.com/newsletter/l...