We Need to Talk About Immigration: Fact vs Fear
When
Apr. 29, 2025, 2:30pm to 4pm
Campus Location
Office/Remote Location
Auditorium
Description
Immigration remains one of the most polarizing issues in the U.S., but how much of the debate is driven by facts—and how much by fear? In this "We Need To Talk" discussion, experts will break down the realities of immigration policy, debunk common myths, and explore how rhetoric shapes public perception and policy decisions.
Host: Brittani Sterling, Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian, UNLV Libraries
Panelists
- Alissa A. Cooley Yonesawa, Esq., Managing Attorney, UNLV Immigration Clinic, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
- Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director, ACLU of Nevada
- Arthur D. Soto-Vasquez, Assistant Professor of Ethnic/Equity Studies, UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies
The series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, will be live-streamed by UNLV TV.
Visit the We Need to Talk page to find all episodes of “We Need To Talk."
Admission Information
The event is free and open to all.