Criminalization, Immigration & Authoritarianism in California
Since taking office, the Trump administration has aggressively pursued the targeting and criminalization of migrants as a tactic to amass and consolidate power; completely upending immigration policy as we know it. We are facing the unconstitutional detainment and deportation of pro-Palestinean student activists, the use of El Salvador’s prison for people with lawful immigration status, the enforcement of a registry for undocumented people, and many other racist and dangerous policies and Executive Orders.
In this California Criminal Justice Funders Group (CCJFG) meeting, we will discuss the role of criminalization as a key strategy under authoritarian rule. We will make connections between national and state policies and learn from directly impacted leaders about current advocacy and organizing efforts in California. We will also focus on the need for funders to develop long-term infrastructure to support the safety and security of grantees working to end criminalization within the context of authoritarianism.
This meeting is a part of CCJFG’s member meeting series and is intended for funders only.
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