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Donia Human Rights Center Panel. Immigration Policy and Lived Experience: Perspectives on the First Year of Trump 2.0

Thursday, February 5, 2026
4:30-6:00 PM
Room 1010 Weiser Hall Map
This panel will discuss changes in immigration and refugee policy in the first year of the second Trump administration. Bringing together experts in law, health, and community advocacy, it will consider the impact of policy changes at the national, state, and local levels as well as the responses of diverse communities.

Chair

Melissa Borja, Associate Professor Department of American Culture
University of Michigan

Panelists

Jack Kanarek
Staff Attorney
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

Paulina D. Arnold, Assistant Professor of Law
University of Michigan School of Law

William D. Lopez, Associate Chair and Clinical Associate Professor, Health Behavior & Health Equity
University of Michigan School of Public Health

This event is free and is in-person only.

Cosponsored by the Immigrant Justice Lab: https://www.immigrantjusticelab.org/

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at umichhumanrights@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Building: Weiser Hall
Event Type: Lecture / Discussion
Tags: human rights, immigration
Source: Happening @ Michigan from Donia Human Rights Center, International Institute

International Institute Programming

The International Institute’s centers sponsor numerous conferences, lectures, exhibits, and cultural performances throughout the year. These events are designed to educate the university community and the public about global issues and inspire discussion and dialogue. 

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