Kitty Calavita

In this discussion, Kitty Calavita, Chancellor’s Professor Emerita at UC Irvine and an expert in immigration law, dives into the historical backdrop of mass deportation in the U.S. She draws parallels between Operation Wetback and Trump's proposed strategies, emphasizing the economic reliance on undocumented workers. Calavita highlights significant logistical and legal hurdles that would complicate massive deportation efforts today, suggesting that while high-profile raids may occur, large-scale deportations remain unlikely.