Ten Years Later: An Anthology of 9/11 Reflections

An anthology of 9/11 reflections released today by the Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights and the Penn State School of International Affairs concentrates on the impact of the attacks on the lives of immigrants and immigration policy, providing both a report card and ideas for the future. The publication entitled The 9/11 Effect and its Legacy on U.S. Immigration Laws: Essays, Remarks, and Photographs is now available.

“The tenth anniversary was the inspiration for us to bring together voices from many areas to speak and write on these issues,” said Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, clinical law professor and director of the Center. She cited contributions by the former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, a renowned writer and leader in immigration policy, a lawyer who has represented Muslim men, community leaders, academics, policy analysts, and a professor and photojournalist. “While the essays are sobering at times—given the impact of the far-reaching policy changes on the lives of immigrants trying to make a home in the U.S.—many offer a path forward for our nation,” Wadhia said. The anthology includes seven essays, an interview, and remarks from five contributors including Wadhia.

In addition, a webcast of the symposium “The 9/11 Effect and its Legacy on U.S. Immigration Laws: Essays, Remarks, and Photographs” is available for viewing.

KJ