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Ernesto Castañeda
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Director, The Immigration Lab; & The Center for Latin American & Latino Studies; Full Professor, Sociology, American University, DC. Immigration and the politics of the possible. Author of multiple books & articles. Public scholar. .. more

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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · Nov 11
"Immigration Realities" is a thorough, research-based #analysis that debunks widespread #myths surrounding #immigration. Its well-supported #insights make it valuable for readers interested in a thoughtful public #dialogue @columbiaup.bsky.social Review here:
www.populismstudies.org/immigration-...
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · Nov 11
Get beyond myths and lies and learn about Immigration Realities.
www.amazon.com/Immigration-...
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Cover of book "Immigration Realities."
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 17h
It was fun to deliver a keynote during a gathering of Chile' Milenio grant-recipients NucleoMigra at Escuela de Ingenieria Industrial Universidad de Chile. Gracias a #AntoniaMardonesMarshall por la invitación y la deliciosa cena en la premiada Pulperia de Sta. Elvira.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 17h
La entrevista con la gran @monicarincon2017 sobre realidades y retos en relación a la inmigración salió al aire hoy en @cnnchile
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 22h
La inmigraciòn es buena. No es fácil, ni sabio tratar de frenarla.

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El Efecto de la Inmigración CNN Chile Mónica Rincón Entrevista a Ernesto Castañeda
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 22h
"America’s leadership in science & innovation depends on independent thinking & open competition for excellence. In that free marketplace of ideas, the people of MIT gladly compete with the very best, without preferences. Therefore, with respect, we cannot support the proposed approach."

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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 22h
"The document also includes principles with which we disagree, including those that would restrict freedom of expression & our independence as an institution. The premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone."
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 22h
"These values & MIT practices meet or exceed many standards [of the compact]. We freely choose these values... we live by them because they support our mission – work of immense value to the prosperity, competitiveness, health & security of the US. And of course, MIT abides by the law."
MIT does not sign compact We value free expression, as clearly described in the MIT Statement on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. We must hear facts and opinions we don’t like – and engage respectfully with those with whom we disagree. These values and other MIT practices meet or exceed many standards outlined in the document you sent. We freely choose these values because they’re right, and we live by them because they support our mission – work of immense value to the prosperity, competitiveness, health and security of the United States. And of course, MIT abides by the law. The document also includes principles with which we disagree, including those that would restrict freedom of expression and our independence as an institution. And fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone. In our view, America’s leadership in science and innovation depends on independent thinking and open competition for excellence. In that free marketplace of ideas, the people of MIT gladly compete with the very best, without preferences. Therefore, with respect, we cannot support the proposed approach to addressing the issues facing higher education. As you know, MIT’s record of service to the nation is long and enduring. Eight decades ago, MIT leaders helped invent a scientific partnership between America’s research universities and the U.S. government that has delivered extraordinary benefits for the American people. We continue to believe in the power of this partnership to serve the nation. Sincerely, Sally Kornbluth
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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 23h
Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d
SEN. @gallego.senate.gov on the terrible Milei rock concert: “Millions of Americans are about to lose their health care and have their insurance premiums double, but Trump & Republicans are giving this idiot $20 BILLION. Good job. Way to make America First, guys.”
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 2d
Migrants’ Mental Health Matters Too

By Maria De Jesus and Ernesto Castañeda, Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and Immigration Lab, American University Image of holding hands. Retrieved from Public Domain Pictures. Every 10th of October, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. The overall…
Migrants’ Mental Health Matters Too
By Maria De Jesus and Ernesto Castañeda, Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and Immigration Lab, American University Image of holding hands. Retrieved from Public Domain Pictures. Every 10th of October, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of this day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 2d
"dangled “substantial & meaningful federal grants” for schools that signed up, though those universities could also have their funding jeopardized if the Justice Department decided they had violated the agreement."
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 2d
Gov proposal "called for universities to limit international students, protect conservative speech, generally require standardized testing for admissions & to adopt policies recognizing “that academic freedom is not absolute,” among other conditions 1/2

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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 2d
En #SonarGlobal conversamos con Ernesto Castañeda, experto en migración y director del Laboratorio de Inmigración y del Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos de la American University, sobre la situación migratoria en EU y las protestas contra el gobierno de D T por sus redadas migratorias.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 2d
🔴 "Hay menos gente trabajando y el crecimiento de la población estadounidense, hoy por hoy, es gracias a la gente que viene del extranjero"

📸: Reuters
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 2d
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sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · 3d
Tomorrow is World Mental Health day, and a new edited volume from @ausis.bsky.social Professors Maria De Jesus and @drernestocast.bsky.social explores the connection between migration and mental health.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 3d
The Norbert Lechner Chair welcomes distinguished scholars who have made significant contributions to the social sciences, past speakers including Steven Levitsky, María Victoria Murillo, Donatella della Porta, Adam Przeworski, Guillermo O’Donnell, Walter Mignolo, Viviana Zelizer, and Michèle Lamont

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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 3d
Hoy!

Realidades de la inmigración: Cómo entender y desafiar los mitos sobre los migrantes?
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Sonar 105.3FM @sonarfm.bot.altgr.xyz · 3d
AHORA en #sonarglobal 🌎 conversamos con Ernesto Castañeda (@DrErnestoCast), director del Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos de la American University de Washington, por la situación migratoria en Estados Unidos.

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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 4d
Many think that the government is a problem, that social programs are abused by the few, and that taxes are a burden (neoliberal thinking that benefits the 1% from paying more taxes). Yet, during a shutdown many realize the positive roles that state capacity and government programs play in a society
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 4d
As I told CNÑ, the US gov is partially closed but the aggressive ICE raids in public places continue and National Guard members are still being deployed. By actively cooperating with ICE and having highest arrest #s, TX&FL are weakening their economies & societies the most.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 4d
"Emergency Medicaid uses federal money to help match states’ payments to hospitals. That emergency money makes up less than 1% of Medicaid spending, which goes to people including immigrants with legal status as well as unauthorized immigrants." Caitlin Babcock.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 4d
"Who qualifies for this depends on each state’s standards for Medicaid eligibility & for what qualifies as an emergency."
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 4d
“There’s a specific formula that is used, and the amount that the federal government pays varies across states, but both [federal and state] governments chip in to cover the cost of that emergency care,” says Laura Wherry, an associate professor of economics at New York University.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 4d
Hospitals can be reimbursed for these expenses through a program called Emergency Medicaid. The money – which includes federal dollars – covers emergency treatment for unauthorized immigrants who would have been eligible for Medicaid if not for their immigration status.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 4d
There are a few instances in which the gov does pay for unauthorized immigrants to receive medical treatment. Hospitals are legally required to provide people with emergency treatment, regardless of their ability to pay or their immigration status.

www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...
GOP hits Democrats over health care, unauthorized immigrants. What’s behind the claim?
Republicans say Democrats won’t agree to a budget until they get health care for unauthorized immigrants. Here are facts related to the claim.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 5d
The US gov is partially closed but the aggressive ICE raids in public places continue and National Guard members deployed. Texas and Florida are the states weakening their economies and societies the most by willingly cooperating with ICE, as I told CNÑ. Graphs here from @austinkocher.com dashboard.
Ernesto Castañeda with Hernán Harris CNÑ Primera Mañana desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. From enforcementdashboard.com showing Texas and Florida with most ICE arrests. Source Austin Kocher.
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 5d
Article published in Spanish by La Opinion
Dos millones de inmigrantes han sido deportados por ICE o se han ido de Estados Unidos, ¿es realista esa cifra? - La Opinión
La Administración Trump presume que dos millones de inmigrantes están fuera de EE.UU., pero no ofrece detalles de los datos, ¿son creíbles?
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 5d
Deportations cannot exceed arrests, as there are currently few arrivals at the border. Table from https://f.mtr.cool/csncjgptiz #AustinKocher
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Immigration Enforcement Dashboard - Comprehensive analytics and insights
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 5d
“These centers are not prisons for criminals but for people in deportation proceedings or readmission to the community, but the conditions are sometimes worse than in prisons for violent criminals.”
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 5d
“Detentions of people have gone up, but that’s nothing to celebrate when detention conditions are often bad,” he said.
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