Immigration Mic

For the 98th Episode of Immigration MIC, we return to SUNY Old Westbury with the Undocumented Student Alliance (@ow.usa) for a LIVE episode! Dr. Laura Anker, Distinguished Service Professor of SUNY Old Westbury’s American Studies Department and immigration historian joins us for a candid conversation on her role in mentoring and advocating for undocumented students on campus and on the East End of Long Island. She tells personal anecdotes about her family’s immigrant background and makes historical parallels to todays political climate, and doesn’t mince words on the Trump administration’s adverse impact on our nation. In this highly engaging conversation, Dr. Anker discusses current happenings such as the impact of the “public charge” rule, and instances in which colleges can step up to protect their undocumented students. Erica Rojas of the Undocumented Student Alliance then joins us for an important conversation about her motivation in advocating for accessibility in higher education for students. Eri