“What the US Stands to Lose in Alienating its Muslim and Mexican Allies”
Panel discussion featuring Leslie Holman (Burlington-based immigration lawyer) along with Caroline Beer (Political Science), Peter Henne (Political Science), Ilyse Morgenstein-Furst (Religion), Sarah Osten (History)
Tuesday, February 7th 4-5:30 pm
Mildred Livak Ballroom, 4th Floor, Davis Center
This interdisciplinary panel will consider the many potential ramifications of the Trump administration’s new immigration and refugee policies. Thus far particularly targeting Mexico and numerous Muslim majority countries, these policies have likely undermined longstanding US alliances and long-term diplomatic efforts. Burlington-based immigration lawyer Leslie Holman will discuss her field legal experiences with refugees and work negotiating with US immigration processes, both before and after the recent travel restrictions. Faculty members from UVM will explore the recent executive order restricting migration, focusing on the broader implications of recent diplomatic maneuvers by the White House and identifying risks for our country that come along with them.
