Ernesto Castañeda
@drernestocast.bsky.social
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.
Changes in Latino voters made a difference in this year's elections
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Changes in Latino voters made a difference in this year's elections
“I have a real opportunity right now to address these misconceptions, because people are so interested in immigration. I was really amazed by how journalists got me to care about things that were not always personal to me. People are realizing how much we’re all implicated in this story” Dickerson.
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
“I have a real opportunity right now to address these misconceptions, because people are so interested in immigration. I was really amazed by how journalists got me to care about things that were not always personal to me. People are realizing how much we’re all implicated in this story” Dickerson.
Who loses if government reopens with current deal:
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Who loses if government reopens with current deal:
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
Para escuchar el episodio complete, visita el podcast "Ciudad Sin Limites" https://citylimits.org/podcast-que-cambios-podrian-venir-en-inmigracion-con-el-nuevo-ano-fiscal/
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Para escuchar el episodio complete, visita el podcast "Ciudad Sin Limites" https://citylimits.org/podcast-que-cambios-podrian-venir-en-inmigracion-con-el-nuevo-ano-fiscal/
An Afghan man is facing deportation even if “That is absolutely not evidence that he would be safe... people who are formerly affiliated with NGOs face a lot of threats and suspicion." They’re pressured, threatened, beaten, or worse
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
An Afghan man is facing deportation even if “That is absolutely not evidence that he would be safe... people who are formerly affiliated with NGOs face a lot of threats and suspicion." They’re pressured, threatened, beaten, or worse
We had a great turn out of around 100 people on a Friday evening.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We had a great turn out of around 100 people on a Friday evening.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
Signs of recession are present.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Signs of recession are present.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
The U.S. economy is in a weak state. The federal government could do a few things to improve the economic state of the nation relatively quickly:
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The U.S. economy is in a weak state. The federal government could do a few things to improve the economic state of the nation relatively quickly:
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
The federal government is still shut down, but ICE actions and hirings continue, while Trump refuses to pay SNAP benefits despite the contingency fund and court orders to do so.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The federal government is still shut down, but ICE actions and hirings continue, while Trump refuses to pay SNAP benefits despite the contingency fund and court orders to do so.
"Reunited: Family Separation and Central American Youth Migration" is available in English from the Russell Sage Foundation, available in Spanish on Amazon, and also available as an audiobook in Spanish wherever you get your audiobooks.
November 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Reunited: Family Separation and Central American Youth Migration" is available in English from the Russell Sage Foundation, available in Spanish on Amazon, and also available as an audiobook in Spanish wherever you get your audiobooks.
Happening tonight in Tacoma Park, DC.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happening tonight in Tacoma Park, DC.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
“La audiencia fue combativa frente a los argumentos del gobierno. Hay mucho escepticismo. No les pareció que haya una emergencia que justifique aranceles tan altos, y muchos consideran que no ayudan ni a la economía ni a los consumidores", dijo Castañeda.
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“La audiencia fue combativa frente a los argumentos del gobierno. Hay mucho escepticismo. No les pareció que haya una emergencia que justifique aranceles tan altos, y muchos consideran que no ayudan ni a la economía ni a los consumidores", dijo Castañeda.
Políticos y comentaristas jugaban con deportaciones masivas desde el 2001. Esta administración ha hecho de esos sueños una realidad, o más bien una pesadilla, para casi todos. Hablé sobre eso aqui:
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
November 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Políticos y comentaristas jugaban con deportaciones masivas desde el 2001. Esta administración ha hecho de esos sueños una realidad, o más bien una pesadilla, para casi todos. Hablé sobre eso aqui:
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
Nov. 5, 2025. Local election day. Eve of longest shutdown in U.S. history affecting services, tourism+. Around 1 yr from Trump election. Elections will be barometer of gov support. How will young Latino males vote in NJ? Will the WaPo de facto endorsement & other disqualifications of Mamdani work?
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Nov. 5, 2025. Local election day. Eve of longest shutdown in U.S. history affecting services, tourism+. Around 1 yr from Trump election. Elections will be barometer of gov support. How will young Latino males vote in NJ? Will the WaPo de facto endorsement & other disqualifications of Mamdani work?
Following up on theNoKings protest & polls on election day. More people say that they suport the #NoKings movement than support the MAGA movement.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Following up on theNoKings protest & polls on election day. More people say that they suport the #NoKings movement than support the MAGA movement.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
Read more about the Safe Third Country Agreement (Tercer País Seguro) at https://www.dw.com/es/acuerdo-migratorio-con-ee-uu-podría-ser-positivo-para-belice/a-74478665
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Read more about the Safe Third Country Agreement (Tercer País Seguro) at https://www.dw.com/es/acuerdo-migratorio-con-ee-uu-podría-ser-positivo-para-belice/a-74478665
The November 4 elections will be a direct, concrete evaluation of the popularity of the Republicans & the Trmp admin.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The November 4 elections will be a direct, concrete evaluation of the popularity of the Republicans & the Trmp admin.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.
Pro-immigrant Latina Adeliata Grijalva, daughter of progressive Congressman Raul Grijalva, was elected overwhelmingly on Sept. 23 special election. Yet still not sworn in. She won in border counties, in an area that used to be notorious for its R anti-immigrant rhetoric & 'show me your papers' laws.
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Pro-immigrant Latina Adeliata Grijalva, daughter of progressive Congressman Raul Grijalva, was elected overwhelmingly on Sept. 23 special election. Yet still not sworn in. She won in border counties, in an area that used to be notorious for its R anti-immigrant rhetoric & 'show me your papers' laws.
Many differences, but GDP per capita is very similar in Mexico and China.
georank.org/economy/chin...
georank.org/economy/chin...
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Many differences, but GDP per capita is very similar in Mexico and China.
georank.org/economy/chin...
georank.org/economy/chin...
Join us Monday Nov 10 "In times of conflict, forced migration, and political instability, education can act as a powerful form of diplomacy and transformation, innovation, and insight — a bridge that sustains hope, opportunity, and human connection.
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join us Monday Nov 10 "In times of conflict, forced migration, and political instability, education can act as a powerful form of diplomacy and transformation, innovation, and insight — a bridge that sustains hope, opportunity, and human connection.
Revive la Cátedra Norbert Lechner “Realidades de la inmigración: ¿Cómo entender y desafiar los mitos sobre los migrantes?”
Video aqui: https://socialesehistoria.udp.cl/revive-la-catedra-norbert-lechner-realidades-de-la-inmigracion-como-entender-y-desafiar-los-mitos-sobre-los-migrantes/
Video aqui: https://socialesehistoria.udp.cl/revive-la-catedra-norbert-lechner-realidades-de-la-inmigracion-como-entender-y-desafiar-los-mitos-sobre-los-migrantes/
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Revive la Cátedra Norbert Lechner “Realidades de la inmigración: ¿Cómo entender y desafiar los mitos sobre los migrantes?”
Video aqui: https://socialesehistoria.udp.cl/revive-la-catedra-norbert-lechner-realidades-de-la-inmigracion-como-entender-y-desafiar-los-mitos-sobre-los-migrantes/
Video aqui: https://socialesehistoria.udp.cl/revive-la-catedra-norbert-lechner-realidades-de-la-inmigracion-como-entender-y-desafiar-los-mitos-sobre-los-migrantes/
ECONOMY DOES NOT WORK LIKE THIS: “Mass deportation will be a labor-market disruption celebrated by American workers, who will now be offered higher wages with better benefits to fill these jobs.”
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
ECONOMY DOES NOT WORK LIKE THIS: “Mass deportation will be a labor-market disruption celebrated by American workers, who will now be offered higher wages with better benefits to fill these jobs.”
Encounters of Mexican migrants trying to enter without papers at the border has declined since 2022. Their share has increased because other nationalities are not making it to the border, but that doesn't mean there is more overall Mexican irregular migration.
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Encounters of Mexican migrants trying to enter without papers at the border has declined since 2022. Their share has increased because other nationalities are not making it to the border, but that doesn't mean there is more overall Mexican irregular migration.
NEW Working Paper: Plane, Marshall and Castañeda, Ernesto and Jenks, Daniel, A Life Infusion: Migrants, Cities, and Economic Activity (October 23, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5654051 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5654051
November 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
NEW Working Paper: Plane, Marshall and Castañeda, Ernesto and Jenks, Daniel, A Life Infusion: Migrants, Cities, and Economic Activity (October 23, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5654051 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5654051