Although the immigration debate has largely faded in this year’s presidential election, it is at the forefront of politics in New Haven.
Experts on American and New Haven immigration held an open dialogue with the community in the New Haven Free Public Library Thursday evening. Two guest speakers — author and host of WBAI’s “Wake Up Call” Deepa Fernandes, along with Kica Matos, head of the city’s Community Services Administration — were moderated by Yale associate professor of American studies Alicia Camacho during a 90-minute discussion. All three echoed the view that America’s current immigration policies were excessively harsh, overly focused on law enforcement and in urgent need of repair. READ FULL STORY
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