Johnson Delivers Frankel Lecture at University of Houston

Kevin R. Johnson, Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest Law, will deliver an endowed lecture at The Houston Law Review Frankel Lecture Series. "Hurricane Katrina: Lessons about Immigrants in the Modern Administrative State," held November 1, 2007 at the University of Houston Law Center, will examine how post-Katrina events may point to lessons about immigrants in the modern administrative state.

Johnson will present his theory that judicial deference to administrative bodies such as the Department of Homeland Security makes the abuse and exploitation of immigrants possible. He argues that the lack of political accountability to non-citizens creates the potential for arbitrary enforcement of laws without recourse for those affected. Johnson demonstrates how Hurricane Katrina revealed the broader implications of the government's unchecked power in its enforcement of immigration law. He advocates for judicial review of agency determinations to ensure lawful administration of immigration law and to protect basic human rights for non-citizens.

Hurrican Katrina: Lessons about Immigrants in the Modern Administrative State

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Johnson also particpated in a colloquium on law and citizenship at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law on October 19, 2007.

Colloquium on Law and Citizenship