Wed, Mar 11 · 5:30 PM PDT
In a country of immigrants, what’s wrong with the immigration system?
Join us for a free community forum to address questions about immigration. What impact do immigrants have on our economy and culture? How diverse is Nevada’s immigrant community? What are the rules about immigrating to this country? What is the path to citizenship?
| Michael Kagan
Director, UNLV Immigration Clinic
William S. Boyd School of Law
Michael Kagan is a professor of law and director of the UNLV Immigration Clinic at the William S. Boyd School of Law. His teaching and research focus on immigration law, administrative law, and international human rights. Courts and academic journals have widely cited Kagan’s scholarship on refugee and asylum law, and he is frequently interviewed by local, national, and international media on immigration issues. Before joining UNLV, he spent a decade building legal aid programs for refugees in the Middle East and Asia.
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| Athar Haseebullah
Executive Director
ACLU of Nevada
Athar Haseebullah is the executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, the state’s largest civil liberties and civil rights organization. Since assuming leadership in 2021, he has led legal and policy efforts addressing constitutional and civil rights issues across Nevada. A graduate of Howard University and Howard University School of Law, Haseebullah previously served in roles with public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada. He is a frequent commentator on civil liberties and public policy matters. |
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| Cristian Gonzalez Perez
Supervising Attorney
Make the Road Nevada
Cristian Gonzalez Perez is the supervising attorney for Make the Road Nevada’s legal department. He focuses on providing legal representation and advocacy for immigrant communities throughout the state. A graduate of the UNLV Immigration Clinic, Gonzalez Perez has represented asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and DACA recipients. His work centers on expanding access to legal resources and navigating complex immigration processes within Nevada’s diverse communities.
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| Duy Nguyen
Chief Operating Officer and Vice President
Asian Community Development Council
Duy Nguyen serves as chief operating officer and vice president of the Asian Community Development Council. A first-generation immigrant from Vietnam, he has worked extensively in nonprofit and public leadership roles supporting Nevada’s AANHPI community. Nguyen has served on local commissions and advisory boards focused on planning, transportation, and health equity. His work emphasizes community development, civic engagement, and public policy participation. |
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## Moderator:
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| Lucia Starbuck
KUNR
Moderator
Lucia Starbuck is an award-winning political journalist covering state government for KUNR Public Radio, Northern Nevada’s NPR affiliate. She hosts the monthly show Purple Politics Nevada and is known for making complex policies accessible and relevant to voters. Lucia has previously moderated Sierra Nevada Forums on legislative and congressional topics. |
