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The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
467: Surviving Migration in the Age of Technology (w/Petra Molnar)
Sep 2, 2024
Petra Molnar, a lawyer, anthropologist, and author, shares her insights from her new book on the intersections of migration and technology. She discusses the asylum process and the emerging term 'crimmigration,' unpacking how AI shapes immigration decisions. Petra emphasizes ethical concerns about surveillance technologies at borders and the psychological toll on migrants. The impact of COVID-19 on migration patterns and narratives highlights the complexities of human rights in a technologically driven world.
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- The podcast emphasizes that immigration should be approached as a civil matter, challenging the criminalization that undermines human rights.
- It highlights the alarming influence of technology in border enforcement, where profit motives often overshadow ethical considerations and individual rights.
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Understanding Immigration as a Civil Issue
Immigration should primarily be seen as a civil matter rather than a criminal one. Many jurisdictions, such as the United States and Canada, operate under a framework where individuals seeking asylum are often presumed guilty or fraudulent unless proven otherwise. This contrasts sharply with criminal law systems that uphold the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty.' Unfortunately, this criminalization of migration exacerbates existing power imbalances and undermines the fundamental human rights of individuals seeking refuge.
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