198: Immigration Frontlines: Teaching, Testifying, and Transforming with Stephen Yale Loehr

Sophie Alcorn Podcast

Stephen Yale Loehr, a luminary in immigration law, shares his unexpected journey from international trade to finding his calling in the deeply human realm of immigration law. Join us as Stephen recounts his path to becoming a foremost expert and educator, weaving personal anecdotes with professional insights. At the heart of our conversation is the growing fascination with immigration law among students and the vibrant opportunities at Cornell, including the innovative Path to Papers project. Through Stephen's narrative, we explore the nuanced landscape of immigration law, from the challenges of specialization to the rewarding impact of his editorial work and teaching.

As we navigate the evolving terrain of immigration education, this episode unpacks the critical role law schools play in equipping students to be effective advocates. We tackle pressing issues like the constitutional hurdles in removal proceedings and the ongoing advocacy for legal representation for immigrants. Highlighting the intricacies of immigration federalism, Stephen offers a thoughtful analysis of state-sponsored immigration initiatives, touching on high-skilled worker programs and potential reforms. His experiences testifying before Congress provide a compelling glimpse into the legislative side of immigration reform, culminating in reflections on his career and the upcoming symposium celebrating his contributions to the field.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Growing interest in immigration law among students and opportunities at Cornell

• Challenges and benefits of specializing in immigration law

• The critical role of law schools in preparing effective immigration advocates

• Constitutional issues and advocacy for legal representation in removal proceedings

• Analysis of state-sponsored immigration initiatives and potential reforms

• Experiences testifying before Congress and reflections on a career in immigration law

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Supporting Resources:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-yale-loehr-5869494/

Website - https://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/stephen-yale-loehr/

https://migrations.cornell.edu/

https://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/academics/centers-programs/migration-and-human-rights-program/

Nov. 8 immigration conf. at Cornell Law School: https://community.lawschool.cornell.edu/the-impossibility-of-immigration-reform/

Nov. 20 webinar about immigration in the next administration: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overview/K112024/

Path 2 Papers - https://sites.lawschool.cornell.edu/path2papers/

Dan berger, Cornell Law Podcast - https://www.alcorn.law/podcast/sap188/

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