Paul Ong on the Raid Podcast Talks Immigration Shifts and the Impact on Communities of Color
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Paul Ong on the Raid Podcast Talks Immigration Shifts and the Impact on Communities of Color
Paul Ong on the Raid Podcast Talks Immigration Shifts and the Impact on Communities of Color
In a recent appearance on the
Raid Podcast
,
Paul Ong
, director of the
Center for Neighborhood Knowledge
, discusses how current immigration enforcement is reshaping both policy and identity in the United States. Drawing on his research on ICE arrest rates and raids, Ong explains that the country is at a pivotal moment, with a significant transformation underway in how immigration is defined and enforced.
He highlights the concept of “othering,” noting that efforts to narrowly redefine who is considered American have evolved over decades and accelerated under the
Donald Trump
administration. Ong also emphasizes how enforcement strategies, including deportations, are part of a broader political agenda, compounded by limited available data. Reflecting on his own family’s experiences with deportation fears, he underscores the lasting impact of immigration policies on communities of color and the nation’s demographic future.
“I do not see the administration backing away from pursuing mass deportation,” Ong said. “What I do see is them changing their strategies and tactics to minimize the push back.”
Listen to the full podcast on
Spotify
or
Apple Podcast
.
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Paul Ong on the Raid Podcast Talks Immigration Shifts and the Impact on Communities of Color
In a recent appearance on the
Raid Podcast
,
Paul Ong
, director of the
Center for Neighborhood Knowledge
, discusses how current immigration enforcement is reshaping both policy and identity in the United States. Drawing on his research on ICE arrest rates and raids, Ong explains that the country is at a pivotal moment, with a significant transformation underway in how immigration is defined and enforced.
He highlights the concept of “othering,” noting that efforts to narrowly redefine who is considered American have evolved over decades and accelerated under the
Donald Trump
administration. Ong also emphasizes how enforcement strategies, including deportations, are part of a broader political agenda, compounded by limited available data. Reflecting on his own family’s experiences with deportation fears, he underscores the lasting impact of immigration policies on communities of color and the nation’s demographic future.
“I do not see the administration backing away from pursuing mass deportation,” Ong said. “What I do see is them changing their strategies and tactics to minimize the push back.”
Listen to the full podcast on
Spotify
or
Apple Podcast
.
You might also like
Yaroslavsky Offers Insights on State of the Union Address
Grants Support Challenging Convention, Strengthening Communities
Opening Doors of Opportunity for Undocumented Students
Umemoto Interviewed on Impact of New Census Data
UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge Report Highlights Surge in Non-Criminal Immigration Arrests in Washington State
Reexamining the “Nation of Immigrants”: The Politics of ICE Enforcement Keynote and Panel Discussion
0
replies
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Feel free to contribute!
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3250 Public Affairs Building - Box 951656
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656
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Directory
Contact
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Diversity
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The statements on this page represent the views of people affiliated with the Luskin School of Public Affairs and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of California, or UCLA or its Chancellor.
Posts and comments by individuals at UCLA on social media channels may not reflect the opinions or
policies of UCLA
, the University of California or the Luskin School, nor its benefactors and academic partners.
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