Panel: Implications of Executive Action on Immigration

Next Wednesday, the Law School and International Law Society will host a panel discussion on the impact and implications of the recent Executive Order barring the entry of citizens of seven countries to the United States. We are fortunate to have assembled an all-star team of experts:

Implications of Executive Action on Immigration

Wednesday, February 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Room 110

• Prof. Laila Hlass, a leading expert on immigration and refugee law, will moderate and will provide an overview and some historical context;
• Prof. Kathleen Gasparian, who teaches our Immigration Law course, will address implications of the Order from the perspective of a practicing immigration attorney and ways others can provide assistance to affected individuals;
• Kali Jones (Tulane Law ’96), U.S. State Department Diplomat-in-Residence, will provide an overview of how the visa process is operating at this point;
• Prof. Steve Griffin will provide a constitutional analysis; and
• Prof. Adeno Addis will talk about the impact on international relations.