New York : The Immigration Showdown | CUNY Forum

Описание: This CUNY Forum panel discusses the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement, highlighting aggressive federal actions, legal challenges, and fears that constitutional norms—such as birthright citizenship—are being undermined. Speakers describe how immigrant communities, like for example Haitians with Temporary Protected Status, are experiencing heightened fear, economic disruption, misinformation-fueled hostility, and mental health strain. Panelists emphasize that while lower courts and sanctuary city policies like New York’s offer some protection, institutional guardrails have weakened and uncertainty itself is being used as a deterrent strategy. Despite this, community organizing, legal advocacy, and campus-based support systems—particularly within CUNY—were cited as vital sources of resistance and solidarity.

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Guest List:
Felipe De La Hoz - Journalist, NYU Lecturer
Shirley Leyro - Professor of Criminal Justice, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Gale A. Brewer - New York City Council Member
Macollvie J. Neel - Special Projects Editor, Haitian Times


Recording Date
03/02/2026
First Air Date
03/10/2026

CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.

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