Like most immigrant and migrant communities in cities across the United States, the St. Louis region confronts a critical moment that raises important questions about law enforcement, humanity, community, and contestation. UMSL’s Public Policy Administration Program, Community Innovation and Action Center (CIAC), and Creating Whole Communities invites Professor Stephen Legomsky, John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, to deliver a public talk on “The Immigration Debate in the Age of Trump: National Outlook & Local Impact,” which will provide a national overview of immigration enforcement. Following Professor Legomsky’s talk, a panel of local activists and immigrant allies will provide their reactions and insights on how the U.S.’s zero-tolerance immigration policy agenda has impacted St. Louis communities.

After the event, there will be a reception with hors d'oeuvres, courtesy of Creating Whole Communities, and beer from Earthbound Brewery.

This event is open to the public and free, courtesy of UMSL’s Public Policy Administration Program, CIAC, and Creating Whole Communities (a partnership of UMSL and MU Extension).

Registration is requested. Register here.