VIDEO: MLAW Programs Presents Timely Discussion on Immigration, Human Rights

Once again, MLAW Programs gathered national experts to discuss a timely topic affecting the nation and invited UMD students to be part of the dialogue. On Nov. 10, a standing-room-only crowd gathered in the Crist Boardroom of the Riggs Alumni Center for “Immigration: Human Rights Crisis at the Border.” Watch the video.

[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1388","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"252","style":"width: 200px; height: 133px; margin: 5px; float: left;","width":"380"}}]]The discussion featured presentations by  Mark Noferi, policy expert at the American Immigration Council; Maureen Sweeny, Director of Immigration Clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey Law School; and Chantel Rodriguez, Miller Fellow in History at the University of Maryland. The event was moderated by MLAW Programs Director Dr. Robert Koulish.

The presenters examined crucial human rights concerns raised by the recent arrival of tens of thousands of Central American children at the U.S.-Mexico border. A lively Q&A followed the panel, and guests continued to ask questions and explore the themes during the reception that followed.

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Published on Mon, Nov 17, 2014 - 8:42PM