Is There Hope for Immigration Reform ?

2123 Fenton Parkway,San Diego CA 92108

17 November, 2021

Description

Panel discussion on national immigration policy and the current border crisis On Wednesday, November 17th, the LWV of San Diego will present a panel of experts who will address the complex topic of immigration reform and the current crisis at the border. This event will be in person at the Mission Valley Library at 1-2:30pm, and there will also be a video of the event on the LWVSD website. The panel of speakers will include:Tom K. Wong, Associate Professor of Political Science and Founding Director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UCSD. His book, The Politics of Immigration: Partisanship, Demographic Change, and the American National Identity represents the most comprehensive analysis to date on the contemporary politics of immigration in the United States. Jason M Bercovitch, Director of Constituent Services for Congressman Scott Peters. Troy Elder, Senior Staff Attorney at the Immigration Defenders Law Center in Los Angeles. Migration Missioner, Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The Mission Valley library is next to the Fenton Parkway light rail station. The League encourages attendees to use public transportation. The League will ask for proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test at the welcome table for the health and safety of all. Notice of Accessibility: LWVSD strives to create inclusive, accessible meetings and events that enable all individuals to fully engage with its programming. Please contact us if you need accommodations to access this event. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.