Peter Mancina
Cultural anthropologist and visiting scholar at Rutgers University's Center for Immigrant Justice, author of On the Side of ICE: Policing Immigrants in a Sanctuary State, and researcher who embedded with police to study immigration enforcement.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 39min
How local police extend ICE's reach, even in sanctuary cities
Join cultural anthropologist Peter Mancina, a visiting scholar at Rutgers and author of On the Side of ICE, as he dives into the complexities of policing in sanctuary cities. He reveals how local police often aid ICE despite the intention of sanctuary policies. Mancina discusses the impact of administrative warrants, the history of local-federal cooperation, and the role of body cameras in immigration enforcement. He advocates for a reevaluation of policing practices to genuinely protect immigrant communities.
Dec 17, 2025 • 26min
Peter Mancina, "On the Side of ICE: Policing Immigrants in a Sanctuary State" (NYU Press, 2025)
Peter Mancina, an anthropologist and visiting scholar at Rutgers Law School, dives into the complex relationship between local police and ICE, particularly in sanctuary states. He reveals how even immigrant-friendly policies can lead police to inadvertently assist federal enforcement. Using innovative body-worn camera ethnography, Mancina critiques traditional policing narratives and discusses how current sanctuary practices can complicate cooperation with ICE. He also offers insights on necessary reforms to strengthen immigrant protections amidst evolving enforcement tactics.
