Maggie Elmore

Flyer to register to Scholars briefing on informing immigration discussions based on research.

SSN member discussion of how scholars can bring their expertise & research to enhance public understanding & inform immigration policy. We'll be joined by @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social & by SSN members Elizabeth Aranda & Ernesto Castañeda @scholars.org scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...

“The framers of the amendment..wanted to permanently ensure that American law would be more inclusive by extending US citizenship—and the federal protections that came with it—to African Americans. The goal was to protect Black Americans against state discrimination after the abolition of slavery.”

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Your short but poignant read of the day! The historical case for birthright citizenship, by @unlawfulentries.bsky.social time.com/7300066/why-...

https://academic.oup.com/ccc/article/18/2/144/8156006?guestAccessKey=c1a70d7d-2c76-48bf-b436-99bc31cb6547

1/12 🧵 As migration scholars, we're honored to highlight @naomipaik.bsky.social's timely "Sanctuary for All," published by @oxunipress.bsky.social for @icahdq.bsky.social. She argues: with Project 2025 threats, expansive sanctuary is crucial for all. ⤵️

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Indeed, Republicans were largely responsible with passing legislation to subcontract with the USCCB and Catholic Charities (amongst numerous other NGOs) to provide precisely these services.

“Republicans in charge of the House Committee on Homeland Security have recently launched a probe investigating NGOs for facilitating illegal activity by aiding migrants. Among the alleged offenders are the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities”…

BREAKING: if the Supreme Court wants a class action to hold Trump's birthright citizenship unconstitutional nationwide, we will give them one!

We @democracydefendersaction.org just filed with our wonderful partners @aclu.org, NAACP LDF, LULAC & more

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The History of U.S. Immigration CLE

How does history provide context for US immigration policy today? Join us on June 30, 2:00pm CT (online): @jackchin.bsky.social @lawprofmorales.bsky.social @bestonetx.bsky.social @kevinkenny.bsky.social w/ Dean Leonard M. Baynes, University of Houston Law Center. Register: law.uh.edu/events/histo...

Great news. But the original warning (since removed), raises questions. At the very least it is terrible messaging that should have been clearly communicated to NARA staff & the public. Restricting access to those with “legitimate business” is not the same as changing parking protocol.

‘Ticking time bomb’: Ice detainee dies in transit as experts say more deaths likely Guardian reporting reveals confusing and contradictory events surrounding death of Abelardo Avellaneda Delgado

A 68-year-old Mexican-born man has become the first ICE detainee in at least a decade to die while being transported. Experts warn there will likely be more such deaths amid the current administration’s “mass deportation” push across the US. ca.news.yahoo.com/ticking-time...

We need this sort of collective response in this moment.

🗃️ Re: forthcoming restrictions on access to National Archives at College Park:

Is it possible for @historians.org @oah.org @iehs.bsky.social and other associations to do the same as @mjfuhlhage.bsky.social👇🏽?

Oh: and also file a lawsuit?

I cannot overstate how infuriating and terrifying this is. As my friend and colleague @quraishiphd.bsky.social said “Access to national archives is a bedrock of democracy. By maintaining transparency, they hold governments accountable.” These records belong to the American public.

ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.

He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.

He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.

This is political intimidation.

🗃️ I read the article and agree with @kawulf.bsky.social. I would add a few points in support:

This article is premised on a basic misunderstanding of the historical research process. It’s important to note that, as far as I can tell, the author of the article is not a professional historian, i.e.

Doing the actual cognitive work is intrinsic to learning and developing critical thinking processes. AI can’t do that for you.

On his first Father’s Day, Mahmoud Khalil will sit in a detention center 1,500 miles away from his wife and newborn son, as punishment for speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.

The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.

(Via Christopher Hale)

Yay!! I’m so glad you are writing about this case! I hope the article is helpful 😊 and I can’t wait for your book!!! We need it!!

🗃️ Historian reminded, once again, that her research is important, timely, and beneficial to lots of people (including other historians).

Protesters and supporters march during the United Farm Workers’ 1,000 Mile March in California, summer 1975. (Cathy Murphy / Getty Images)

Friends: Unless you are from Los Angeles, are an American West historian, or a Latinx/Latine scholar, you might not understand how intrinsic the Mexican flag is to protests movements there. Grape boycotts, Chicano high school protests, all of it. It's history.

🗃️Perhaps a reminder is needed that historians write about events (like protest) after the fact, and perhaps we should leave advising to those who have more experience and buy-in while events are on-going.

Also, read your sources before posting them. It’s okay not to be an expert on the use of flags and symbols in Mexican/Mexican American protests. Other folks are, they’ve helpfully responded - you can cite their work and incorporate their feedback. Do better.

Also, read your sources before posting them. It’s okay not to be an expert on the use of flags and symbols in Mexican/Mexican American protests. Other folks are, they’ve helpfully responded - you can cite their work and incorporate their feedback. Do better.

Delano strike march with several flags: US, Mexican, UFW, la Virgen.

Historian to historian:

1) Clarification: Is the “foreign flag” in OP in reference to the Mexican flag?

2) Image you posted of UFW march doesn’t capture well that there’s also a Mexican flag in front of UFW flag (which includes Aztec eagle). Below is image that shows this.

3) Lastly,

You definitely need to be yelled at. Read some books on the racial construction of Mexicans/Mexican Americans in the US and then report back. If you still don't get it, there's no helping you. You have the information right in front of you, and as a historian, you should know and do better.

Update: reports today that multiple legal observers were arrested today in New York at two separate immigration courts, for allegedly “obstructing” ICE.

Not only that, apparently some immigration courts are barring the public from attending hearings.

This mess is escalating fast.

Can testify about the importance of this book! I’ve also taught it and it challenges students in all the best ways to rethink what they know about urban history, the South, and immigration

Young American Pope Leo XIV is his own man. But his election is a sign of continuity—on Vatican II, on Francis, and on synodality.

my latest in “Commonweal” on the transition from Francis to Leo XIV

www.commonwealmagazine.org/leo-pope-xiv...

This is indeed the “Death Star” for higher ed in TX and for states that are enacting similar legislation (looking at you, Indiana)