Hybrid Seminar: Global Reflections at the Migration-Detention Nexus: New Forms of Punishment and Community Resistance

In an era increasingly defined by political polarization and deep social inequalities, restrictive migration policies and punitive detention practices have intensified globally. This event will foster essential reflection on these developments and highlight the critical role of grassroots resistance. Through resilience and innovative strategies, communities worldwide are forging new frameworks of resistance, offering lessons that can shape academia's commitment to social justice.

Join leading voices in the field, including:

David Brotherton John Jay College van de City University of New York (CUNY) (in person)

Ryan Flaco Rising, West Coast Credible Messengers Director and PhD candidate in Criminology Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine

Jordan Mazurek, the national organizer and co-creator of the Campaign to Fight Toxic Prisons

and Sergio Grossi, John Jay College van de City University of New York (CUNY) as we discuss:

• The emergence of new forms of punishment impacting migrant communities
• Community-led resistance and their transformative impact
• Integrating lessons from grassroots movements into research and teaching
• Practical strategies for academia to support and amplify local initiatives.

This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with peers dedicated to examining and addressing these critical global challenges.

We look forward to your participation and contribution to the conversation.