The Rise of Immigration Raids: Spatial, Temporal and Demographic Patterns

Jessica is a passionate advocate of international human rights, youth development and access to education. Hailing from Shanghai, she is a first-generation student double majoring in Political Science and Education at Boston University.

Jessica is committed to addressing global population challenges by conducting research at the intersect

Jessica is a passionate advocate of international human rights, youth development and access to education. Hailing from Shanghai, she is a first-generation student double majoring in Political Science and Education at Boston University.

Jessica is committed to addressing global population challenges by conducting research at the intersection of human rights, international law, and immigration law. She aspires to utilize research focused on community needs to elevate political consciousness and improve children and families wellbeing. 

In the community, Jessica is committed to fostering engagement and education access. Jessica serves as a Mentor engaging first-year students transitioning to higher education, educates adolescents on positive approaches to navigating puberty, and improves access to early childhood education among families in precarious living situations. 

Stanley is interested in how policies and social identities affect public health outcomes. He is a sophomore at Boston University, double majoring in Philosophy & Economics. He plans to study both social epidemiology and law after his undergraduate experience.

Stanley works at the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating 

Stanley is interested in how policies and social identities affect public health outcomes. He is a sophomore at Boston University, double majoring in Philosophy & Economics. He plans to study both social epidemiology and law after his undergraduate experience.

Stanley works at the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorder (STRIPED) at Harvard Chan School of Public Health. His 3-year advocacy work with his fellow members at STRIPED led to the passage of the bill to ban the sale of select muscle building and dietary supplement to minor into law. Because of this work, he has been interested in the juncture between theory and practice and the impact of translational research.

Stanley is Secretary of BU’s Pre-Law Society, facilitating exploratory events for 100 students. He is also Operations Lead at Chen Law Journal, leading the inter-collegiate publishing initiative to bring many post-secondary institutions together.

Nathaly is deeply passionate about immigration and social justice. She is a first-generation, honors student double majoring in Political Science and Psychology at Boston University. 

Aspiring to become a researcher, her academic focus revolves around exploring the complex interplay between psychology, policy, government and  demography-- 

Nathaly is deeply passionate about immigration and social justice. She is a first-generation, honors student double majoring in Political Science and Psychology at Boston University. 

Aspiring to become a researcher, her academic focus revolves around exploring the complex interplay between psychology, policy, government and  demography-- with a specific interest in Latin American Studies.

Off campus, Nathaly has engaged in comprehensive research and analysis of local, state, and federal policies pertinent to the welfare of marginalized communities, including immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities. Nathaly's research has informed solutions for local and state government.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Nathaly is a musician with training in both classical and contemporary music. During her free time, she indulges in her love for photography.

Alice is a dedicated advocate for social justice with strong interests in law, comparative politics, world history, and public policy. She is pursuing a major in political science with a minor in history at Boston University and seeks to address complex issues within global political landscapes.

In the future, Alice aspires to further expl

Alice is a dedicated advocate for social justice with strong interests in law, comparative politics, world history, and public policy. She is pursuing a major in political science with a minor in history at Boston University and seeks to address complex issues within global political landscapes.

In the future, Alice aspires to further explore her curiosity and incorporate her passion for social justice and politics into legal pursuits. 

Outside of school, Alice constantly looks for opportunities to volunteer and contribute to local communities. She is also interested in exploring the dynamics of the international economy and consistently seeks out potential business opportunities. On top of that, Alice enjoys traveling in her spare time and exploring different cultures around the world. 

Micah is interested in improving education, immigration, and healthcare in the United States. He is a sophomore at Boston University who is majoring in Economics and minoring in Data Science and Business Administration.

In the future, Micah wants to continue expanding his knowledge and experience of utilizing economic data to find ways to 

Micah is interested in improving education, immigration, and healthcare in the United States. He is a sophomore at Boston University who is majoring in Economics and minoring in Data Science and Business Administration.

In the future, Micah wants to continue expanding his knowledge and experience of utilizing economic data to find ways to improve outcomes and reduce inequality for immigrants. 

In Boston, he is deeply focused on making the city a better place. In the past he worked to raise money to fund educational and recreational programs in the Blue Hill corridor and currently volunteers as a mentor for Big Brother Big Sister in Brighton.  Outside of school, he loves the Boston Celtics and also thoroughly enjoys fishing, MMA, and trivia.

Raised in a vibrant Ethiopian community, Yeabsera is passionate about law, technology, and social justice. She is double majoring in Political Science and Data Science at Boston University. 

Yeabsera aspires to be a lawyer which informs her passion for blending social sciences with data analytics. She is committed to  addressing legal comp

Raised in a vibrant Ethiopian community, Yeabsera is passionate about law, technology, and social justice. She is double majoring in Political Science and Data Science at Boston University. 

Yeabsera aspires to be a lawyer which informs her passion for blending social sciences with data analytics. She is committed to  addressing legal complexities with a global perspective. 

Active on campus, Yeabsera serves as the Treasurer for the Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association and is a member of Women In Law. As an associate of "Just the Beginning - A Pipeline Organization," Yeabsera engaged in a prestigious law program, honing legal advocacy skills and fostering connections within the legal community. She is proficient in English, Amharic and Spanish.

Sophie is a passionate advocate of global economic, social justice, and immigration. She is a junior at Boston University, majoring in Economics and Mathematics.

Outside of classrooms, Sophie has interned at an insurance company, where she applied her mathematical expertise to analyze market trends and assist in developing economic forecas

Sophie is a passionate advocate of global economic, social justice, and immigration. She is a junior at Boston University, majoring in Economics and Mathematics.

Outside of classrooms, Sophie has interned at an insurance company, where she applied her mathematical expertise to analyze market trends and assist in developing economic forecasts. This experience has not only honed her technical skills but also provided her with practical insights into the financial sector.

With aspirations to pursue a career in economic research, Sophie is committed to furthering her understanding of economic systems and their societal impacts. She envisions contributing to policies that foster economic stability and growth, particularly in developing economies.

Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Sophie enjoys exploring the diverse cultural landscape of Boston and engaging in outdoor running.

Bella's upbringing in a vibrant Latino community ignited her dedication to championing immigration causes and shedding light on social disparities. She is pursuing a major in International Relations coupled with a minor in Business Administration, all while being a part of the Kilachand Honors College at Boston University.

Driven by an unw

Bella's upbringing in a vibrant Latino community ignited her dedication to championing immigration causes and shedding light on social disparities. She is pursuing a major in International Relations coupled with a minor in Business Administration, all while being a part of the Kilachand Honors College at Boston University.

Driven by an unwavering passion to effect change, Bella aspires to forge a path as an immigration lawyer or lead a non-profit organization committed to empowering marginalized communities. Within her community, Bella advocates for diversity in higher education, catalyzing change on the Admissions Student Diversity Board. Additionally, she holds a position on the E-Board for the First-Generation Low-income partnership.

Beyond her academic pursuits and community engagement, Bella finds enjoyment in running and exploring diverse culinary experiences.

Christen is passionate about psychology, healthcare, and health equity in the United States. She is majoring in Behavior & Health and minoring in Biology on the pre-med track.

Aspiring to be a Psychiatrist, she is dedicated to increasing access to mental health care for marginalized communities including POC, particularly Hispanic and Lat

Christen is passionate about psychology, healthcare, and health equity in the United States. She is majoring in Behavior & Health and minoring in Biology on the pre-med track.

Aspiring to be a Psychiatrist, she is dedicated to increasing access to mental health care for marginalized communities including POC, particularly Hispanic and Latinx individuals, and immigrants. She wants to continue expanding her knowledge of health equity, psychology, and medicine.

During her summers in New York, she works as a camp counselor in low-income POC communities. In her free time, she likes to read, take walks around the Greater Boston Area, and watch basketball. 

Bella is a dedicated advocate for social justice and addressing systemic inequalities, with a particular interest in criminal justice reform. She is a freshman at Boston University studying Sociology paired with a double minor in Human Rights Studies and Business Administration. 

In her junior year of highschool, Bella undertook a research

Bella is a dedicated advocate for social justice and addressing systemic inequalities, with a particular interest in criminal justice reform. She is a freshman at Boston University studying Sociology paired with a double minor in Human Rights Studies and Business Administration. 

In her junior year of highschool, Bella undertook a research project focused on the history of institutional racism and its relationship to mass incarceration. The project stirred a passion for inquiry melded with initiative—joint pursuits that she hopes to further cultivate throughout her undergraduate career. Using her education, Bella aspires to work both domestically and internationally to address human rights violations and prevent mass atrocities. 

Outside of her research position, Bella writes for the Daily Free Press and is a member of both the Undergraduate Student Sociology Association and the BU Outdoor Club. In her free time, Bella enjoys listening to music, exploring national parks, reading, and cooking with friends!"