As @rns.org documented in August, apparent ICE/federal immigration agents have conducted operations near or even *on the grounds* of churches at least 10 times this year so far.

One LA pastor personally confronted agents on her church property, demanding they leave. religionnews.com/2025/08/04/w...

I am honored that “In the Shadow of the Law” has received the WHA’s Bolton-Cutter Award.

The article shows how one case illuminates the fragile border between law and humanity - a line we’re still redrawing.

Grateful for readers & colleagues who believe rigorous research & justice go together.

Trump demands release of hostages in front of the UN, as his regime captures and disappears 1800 detainees.

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At a Georgetown University roundtable, Catholic leaders underscored the gravity of the threats immigrants are currently facing as the Trump administration escalates its mass detainment and deportation efforts.
religionnews.com/2025/09/12/c...

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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...

“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”…

🗃️ 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.

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!!

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

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

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

That perfect moment when Pope Francis stopped the car to embrace Sophie Cruz. I cried my fuckin eyes out. After all the pain this country puts migrants through, this moment the little Mexican girl broke through was ... everything (video cred: AP). He was a real one. Obit below.

My book is in print! Yay! 🎉 The official publication date is May 20th, but a few copies arrived today from @dukepress.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone that helped me tell these stories! I am posting a link yo the book and a 30% discount code below.

On the same day that SCOTUS issued a ruling making all people in the U.S. less safe, Catholic bishops ended their century-long partnership with the U.S. federal gov’t after the Trump admin cancelled federal grants for refugee resettlement services. religionnews.com/2025/04/07/c...

Today’s news from the USCCB will impact tens of thousands of people who will lose access to lifesaving resettlement services. www.usccb.org/news/2025/go...

I’m honored to be invited to be in conversation with colleagues about my work.

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The next time you see me, I'll be handing you one of these: bookmarks for our edited volume on unauthorized European migrations to the United States (forthcoming May 2025) @dbattisti.bsky.social @illinoispress.bsky.social

Thousands of hours of my work pirated without my permission. And that's just one book.