Immigration, Asylum, and Resistance w/ Sarah England & Alfonso Gonzales Toribio

Immigration, Asylum, and Resistance w/ Sarah England & Alfonso Gonzales Toribio

Author: Alexander Scott August 26, 2025 Duration: 1:26:11

Anthropologist Sarah England and Political Scientist Alfonso Gonzales Toribio join the pod to discuss their new issue of LAP "Latin Americans Seeking Asylum in North America," as well as the history of US immigration policy and the current crisis of immigration enforcement and deportations in the United States.

Sarah England is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Soka University of America and the author of Afro-Central Americans in New York City: Garifuna Tales of Transnational Movement through Racialized Space (2006) and Writing Terror on the Bodies of Women: Media Coverage of Violence against Women in Guatemala (2018). She has served as an expert witness in asylum cases since 2012. 

Alfonso Gonzales Toribio is Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Riverside. He is the Director and Founder of the Latino and American Studies Research Center, Ronald H. Chilcote Endowed Chair in Latino and Latin American Studies, and has been long serving community organizer, immigrant rights advocate, and expert witness in asylum cases.

Access their issue here: https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/lapa/52/2

For additional information about contacting the journal, podcast host, or guests, please contact latampodcasts@gmail.com


In the space where academic rigor meets urgent political conversation, you'll find Latin American Perspectives. Hosted by Alexander Scott, this podcast extends the vital legacy of its namesake journal, a cornerstone of Latin American Studies for over four decades. It is a forum dedicated to untangling the complex social and economic forces that define the region. Each episode delves into discussions on capitalism's evolving structures, the enduring impacts of imperialism, and the practical realities of socialist movements across the Americas. The analysis is progressive, deeply researched, and grounded in the belief that understanding these systems is crucial for grasping contemporary realities. Listeners will encounter thoughtful debates and critical insights drawn from a tradition of scholarly activism. The podcast itself is produced as two distinct series: the main Latin American Perspectives episodes and the curated selections of Editors' Choice, together offering a multifaceted auditory journey into the political heart of the hemisphere. It’s for anyone who believes that the most compelling stories are those that examine power, resistance, and the ongoing struggle for equity. Tune in for a podcast that treats sound as a medium for serious, engaging scholarship and necessary dialogue.
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