Mass Criminalization and Immigration

This brief examines how immigration policies systematically target immigrant communities through carceral mechanisms, tracing its roots from the War on Drugs to contemporary “crimmigration” practices.

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November 30, 2025

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Nehal Trivedi

2025 Summer Fellow

Nehal Trivedi is a student at Wyomissing Area High School and is the founder of The Silent Stories, an organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized populations through storytelling. She has a strong interest in social justice, immigration policy, and human rights, and is actively involved in research and advocacy projects that aim to address systemic inequalities and promote equitable policy solutions. Through these projects, Nehal combines research, advocacy, and community engagement to promote social justice and raise awareness of the issues affecting marginalized populations.

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