Juan Manuel Pedroza
@ijuanathesaurus.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, Sociology, University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC)
https://www.socialdemography.xyz
opinions/views = my (ijuanathesaurus) own
https://www.socialdemography.xyz
opinions/views = my (ijuanathesaurus) own
Pinned
The 2016 United States Election and Financial Support to Migrant-Serving Legal-Aid Organizations
A new article published by the International Migration Review is out now: • Pedroza, Juan M., Stephanie Potochnick, and Robert Santillano. “The 2016 United States election and financial support to migrant-serving legal-aid organizations.” International Migration Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/01979183241309573The article is a collaboration with colleagues who are social scientists and policy scholars.UCSC has published a press release for the study:"As Donald Trump prepares to take office for a
www.socialdemography.xyz
New paper on donations to immigrant-serving legal aid. We track donations to immigrant-serving legal aid nonprofits with DOJ accreditation over time. We find a dramatic rise in financial contributions to these organizations during Trump's first election.
www.socialdemography.xyz/post/the-201...
www.socialdemography.xyz/post/the-201...
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New from @maanvisingh.bsky.social and I: What does the first few months of immigration enforcement look like under Trump - more arrests, more local police cooperation, more fear.
"“What we’re seeing is a real scattershot of different tactics"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"“What we’re seeing is a real scattershot of different tactics"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years
Guardian data analysis shows administration transformed immigration enforcement in only a few weeks
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New from @maanvisingh.bsky.social and I: What does the first few months of immigration enforcement look like under Trump - more arrests, more local police cooperation, more fear.
"“What we’re seeing is a real scattershot of different tactics"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"“What we’re seeing is a real scattershot of different tactics"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Our two papers on abortion bans and fertility/infant mortality are now out.
In 14 states w/ abortion bans, fertility increased 1.7% and infant mortality increased 6%.
Key takeaway is that these impacts were disproportionately felt among those w/ greatest structural disadvantages.
Links below.
In 14 states w/ abortion bans, fertility increased 1.7% and infant mortality increased 6%.
Key takeaway is that these impacts were disproportionately felt among those w/ greatest structural disadvantages.
Links below.
🧵 US states that implemented abortion bans saw higher than expected infant mortality rates, with larger increases among Black infants and those in southern states, according to this analysis of US national vital statistics data from 2012–2023.
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#MedSky
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#MedSky
February 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our two papers on abortion bans and fertility/infant mortality are now out.
In 14 states w/ abortion bans, fertility increased 1.7% and infant mortality increased 6%.
Key takeaway is that these impacts were disproportionately felt among those w/ greatest structural disadvantages.
Links below.
In 14 states w/ abortion bans, fertility increased 1.7% and infant mortality increased 6%.
Key takeaway is that these impacts were disproportionately felt among those w/ greatest structural disadvantages.
Links below.
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Holy crap. The DOJ is arguing that the President can unilaterally deport anyone he wants without ANY statutory authority, just on his inherent authority as President over national security.
That is a terrifying claim to make and not one that has ever been recognized before in US history.
That is a terrifying claim to make and not one that has ever been recognized before in US history.
March 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Holy crap. The DOJ is arguing that the President can unilaterally deport anyone he wants without ANY statutory authority, just on his inherent authority as President over national security.
That is a terrifying claim to make and not one that has ever been recognized before in US history.
That is a terrifying claim to make and not one that has ever been recognized before in US history.
New paper on how state policies can support immigrant parents and children:
"It's about time: Parent’s Direct Care for Children in Hispanic Noncitizen Households Across State Immigration Policy Contexts" Population Research & Policy Review
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
"It's about time: Parent’s Direct Care for Children in Hispanic Noncitizen Households Across State Immigration Policy Contexts" Population Research & Policy Review
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
It’s About Time: Parent’s Direct Care for Children in Hispanic Noncitizen Households Across State Immigration Policy Contexts - Population Research and Policy Review
Is parent’s direct care for children more common in state contexts with inclusive policies toward immigrants? If so, among whom do we find such a relationship? We analyze American Time Use Survey (ATU...
doi.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
New paper on how state policies can support immigrant parents and children:
"It's about time: Parent’s Direct Care for Children in Hispanic Noncitizen Households Across State Immigration Policy Contexts" Population Research & Policy Review
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
"It's about time: Parent’s Direct Care for Children in Hispanic Noncitizen Households Across State Immigration Policy Contexts" Population Research & Policy Review
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
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Below is a thread of federal government data being taken down this week. 🧵
It’s a growing list. Feel free to add others I’ve missed.
#federaldata #governmentdata #datapurge
It’s a growing list. Feel free to add others I’ve missed.
#federaldata #governmentdata #datapurge
CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) -- which, since 1990, has tracked high school students' behaviors that can influence health and social outcomes (like smoking, drug use, and dietary habits) -- is now offline
January 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Below is a thread of federal government data being taken down this week. 🧵
It’s a growing list. Feel free to add others I’ve missed.
#federaldata #governmentdata #datapurge
It’s a growing list. Feel free to add others I’ve missed.
#federaldata #governmentdata #datapurge
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In 1993, the Supreme Court said that immigration court proceedings are “domestic procedures ” which are not relevant outside the United States, specifically as relates to people detained at Guantánamo Bay. So I just can’t see how it would be legal to use Gitmo for “domestic” ICE detention purposes.
January 30, 2025 at 5:35 AM
In 1993, the Supreme Court said that immigration court proceedings are “domestic procedures ” which are not relevant outside the United States, specifically as relates to people detained at Guantánamo Bay. So I just can’t see how it would be legal to use Gitmo for “domestic” ICE detention purposes.
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Something I'd note is that, while there are pretty much no details or useful information of any kind in this Guantanamo "memo," a _conspicuously_ absent detail is the number of migrants they expect it to hold.
Which means the only source we have for the 30K number is...Trump.
Which means the only source we have for the 30K number is...Trump.
January 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Something I'd note is that, while there are pretty much no details or useful information of any kind in this Guantanamo "memo," a _conspicuously_ absent detail is the number of migrants they expect it to hold.
Which means the only source we have for the 30K number is...Trump.
Which means the only source we have for the 30K number is...Trump.
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Excited to share my new article in @sfjournal.bsky.social ! Using a survey experiment with 995 families, I show how race shapes beliefs about school safety. White, Asian, and Latine families perceive Black schools as less safe—even when safety ratings are identical. #Education #Race
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January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Excited to share my new article in @sfjournal.bsky.social ! Using a survey experiment with 995 families, I show how race shapes beliefs about school safety. White, Asian, and Latine families perceive Black schools as less safe—even when safety ratings are identical. #Education #Race
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The birthright citizenship executive order requires the federal government to issue, or recognize, documents affirming the US citizenship of babies born in the US after mid-Feb 2025, only if at least one parent is a US citizen or green card holder. (Notably, a temporary visa isn’t enough.)
Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
January 21, 2025 at 4:27 AM
The birthright citizenship executive order requires the federal government to issue, or recognize, documents affirming the US citizenship of babies born in the US after mid-Feb 2025, only if at least one parent is a US citizen or green card holder. (Notably, a temporary visa isn’t enough.)
New paper on donations to immigrant-serving legal aid. We track donations to immigrant-serving legal aid nonprofits with DOJ accreditation over time. We find a dramatic rise in financial contributions to these organizations during Trump's first election.
www.socialdemography.xyz/post/the-201...
www.socialdemography.xyz/post/the-201...
The 2016 United States Election and Financial Support to Migrant-Serving Legal-Aid Organizations
A new article published by the International Migration Review is out now: • Pedroza, Juan M., Stephanie Potochnick, and Robert Santillano. “The 2016 United States election and financial support to migrant-serving legal-aid organizations.” International Migration Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/01979183241309573The article is a collaboration with colleagues who are social scientists and policy scholars.UCSC has published a press release for the study:"As Donald Trump prepares to take office for a
www.socialdemography.xyz
January 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New paper on donations to immigrant-serving legal aid. We track donations to immigrant-serving legal aid nonprofits with DOJ accreditation over time. We find a dramatic rise in financial contributions to these organizations during Trump's first election.
www.socialdemography.xyz/post/the-201...
www.socialdemography.xyz/post/the-201...
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Can facts ever change minds on immigration? I was skeptical—until working w. @landgravephd.bsky.social changed my own mind.
Our new paper shows most Americans underestimate how difficult the US legal immigration process is. Sharing facts on policy makes people more positive:
doi.org/10.1017/XPS....
Our new paper shows most Americans underestimate how difficult the US legal immigration process is. Sharing facts on policy makes people more positive:
doi.org/10.1017/XPS....
January 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Can facts ever change minds on immigration? I was skeptical—until working w. @landgravephd.bsky.social changed my own mind.
Our new paper shows most Americans underestimate how difficult the US legal immigration process is. Sharing facts on policy makes people more positive:
doi.org/10.1017/XPS....
Our new paper shows most Americans underestimate how difficult the US legal immigration process is. Sharing facts on policy makes people more positive:
doi.org/10.1017/XPS....
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We're constantly fed a narrative of unlimited numbers of *potential* immigrants.
The truth is, by a long way, most people stay put.
And if they do move, they move within the borders of their country.
And if they do leave, they go next door.
And if policy allows it, they tend to go back again, too.
The truth is, by a long way, most people stay put.
And if they do move, they move within the borders of their country.
And if they do leave, they go next door.
And if policy allows it, they tend to go back again, too.
Most international migrants don't move very far from their home countries.
This chart shows the shortest distance between the borders of origin and destination countries for all international migrants. The top destination is a neighbouring country.
(For @ourworldindata.org)
This chart shows the shortest distance between the borders of origin and destination countries for all international migrants. The top destination is a neighbouring country.
(For @ourworldindata.org)
December 30, 2024 at 12:21 PM
We're constantly fed a narrative of unlimited numbers of *potential* immigrants.
The truth is, by a long way, most people stay put.
And if they do move, they move within the borders of their country.
And if they do leave, they go next door.
And if policy allows it, they tend to go back again, too.
The truth is, by a long way, most people stay put.
And if they do move, they move within the borders of their country.
And if they do leave, they go next door.
And if policy allows it, they tend to go back again, too.
“Immigration Impact” regularly helps keep me up to date on what’s going on, where we’ve been, and where we may be headed:
What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?
We explore who may be most likely to be targeted and the potential roadblocks to the Trump administration’s mass deportations next year.
immigrationimpact.com
December 23, 2024 at 3:50 AM
“Immigration Impact” regularly helps keep me up to date on what’s going on, where we’ve been, and where we may be headed:
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Dear LC comunidad y familia,
We hope you and all your loved ones are safe and healthy.
I also hope you are having a smooth end to the semester/quarter as well having a wonderful start to the holiday season!
Melanie Palacios Soderstrom is the Winter 2024 Latina/o/x Criminology Scholar Spotlight!
We hope you and all your loved ones are safe and healthy.
I also hope you are having a smooth end to the semester/quarter as well having a wonderful start to the holiday season!
Melanie Palacios Soderstrom is the Winter 2024 Latina/o/x Criminology Scholar Spotlight!
December 16, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Dear LC comunidad y familia,
We hope you and all your loved ones are safe and healthy.
I also hope you are having a smooth end to the semester/quarter as well having a wonderful start to the holiday season!
Melanie Palacios Soderstrom is the Winter 2024 Latina/o/x Criminology Scholar Spotlight!
We hope you and all your loved ones are safe and healthy.
I also hope you are having a smooth end to the semester/quarter as well having a wonderful start to the holiday season!
Melanie Palacios Soderstrom is the Winter 2024 Latina/o/x Criminology Scholar Spotlight!
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The Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the research group of Prof. Ayesha Mahmud.
For more info, visit: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04716
For more info, visit: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04716
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee - Demography
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
aprecruit.berkeley.edu
December 12, 2024 at 1:53 PM
The Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the research group of Prof. Ayesha Mahmud.
For more info, visit: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04716
For more info, visit: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04716
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🚨 New Research Funding Opportunity! 🚨 IRP Extramural Large Grants for Refugee Resettlement Research 2025–2027, Call for Applications: LOI Due: 1/31/25. Funding per projct up to $50,000. Full call available at: (1/9)
December 11, 2024 at 9:34 PM
🚨 New Research Funding Opportunity! 🚨 IRP Extramural Large Grants for Refugee Resettlement Research 2025–2027, Call for Applications: LOI Due: 1/31/25. Funding per projct up to $50,000. Full call available at: (1/9)
See my latest post for immigration scams research:
✅ Press releases for 2 studies
✅ First study w/ insights on where noncitizens speak up to report scams
✅ Follow up study on how people describe scams in their own words
✅ Links to news coverage
shorturl.at/sxzAC
✅ Press releases for 2 studies
✅ First study w/ insights on where noncitizens speak up to report scams
✅ Follow up study on how people describe scams in their own words
✅ Links to news coverage
shorturl.at/sxzAC
December 11, 2023 at 10:43 PM
See my latest post for immigration scams research:
✅ Press releases for 2 studies
✅ First study w/ insights on where noncitizens speak up to report scams
✅ Follow up study on how people describe scams in their own words
✅ Links to news coverage
shorturl.at/sxzAC
✅ Press releases for 2 studies
✅ First study w/ insights on where noncitizens speak up to report scams
✅ Follow up study on how people describe scams in their own words
✅ Links to news coverage
shorturl.at/sxzAC
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Dynamite program with an incredible group of scholars each year. Please share and encourage students to apply. 2023 cohort will be coming to #PAA2024 @popassocamerica.bsky.social
NextGenPop is an undergraduate program in population research that aims to increase the diversity of the population field and nurture the next generation of population scientists.
Application Open for Summer 2024!
Summer 2024 Session Hosted by Duke University
June 2—15, 2024
nextgenpop.org
Application Open for Summer 2024!
Summer 2024 Session Hosted by Duke University
June 2—15, 2024
nextgenpop.org
NextGenPop
Next Generation of Scholars in Population Research
nextgenpop.org
December 4, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Dynamite program with an incredible group of scholars each year. Please share and encourage students to apply. 2023 cohort will be coming to #PAA2024 @popassocamerica.bsky.social