ANN ARBOR—William Lopez, clinical assistant professor of health behavior and health equity at the University of Michigan, has dedicated years to studying the effects of immigration enforcement on communities throughout the United States.
Through his research, Lopez seeks to understand how immigration raids alter the daily lives and mental health of families, particularly among children and students. Large-scale raids, heightened fears of deportation and shifting federal policies have created environments of uncertainty and anxiety among Latine families.
Lopez joins Michigan Minds to discuss his findings on the effects of immigration raids, offering insight into how intensified enforcement efforts shape the well-being and resilience of students and their communities…