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Alina Das writes:
"I am excited to share that my book, No Justice in the Shadows: How America Criminalizes Immigrants, is coming out this week. If you’re interested in purchasing the book, IndieBound can help you get the book delivered from an independent book store in your community. Book Launch Party My dear friends at New Sanctuary Coalition are throwing me a book launch party this Tuesday April 14 from 6:30-8pm ET (via Zoom). There will be music, toasts, and talk backs from the community. I’d love to see you there (online) if you can make it. You can RSVP here. Book Talks I also have two online book talks coming up, and I’d love to have you join these as well! The first online book talk is hosted by DC-based Politics and Prose on Monday, April 20 at 7pm ET. I will be in conversation with journalist Dara Lind, and the link takes you to a page where you can register for the talk. The second online book talk is hosted by Chicago-based Women and Children First on Friday, May 1 at 7pm CT. I will be in conversation with Bárbara Suárez Galleano, Organizing Director for Detention Watch Network, and the link will be available for the event soon."
Alina DasProfessor of Clinical LawCo-Director, Immigrant Rights ClinicNew York University School of Law245 Sullivan St., 5th Fl.New York, NY 10012Tel: (212) 998-6467Cell: (347) 693-6485Fax: (212) 995-4031Email: alina.das@nyu.eduTwitter: @das_alinawww.law.nyu.edu/immigrantrightsclinic