Conference on Global Migration and the Rule of Law Presented in collaboration with Loyola University Chicago College of Arts and Sciences and supported in part by the Morris I. Leibman Endowment
Today over 281 million persons around the world are living outside their country of birth. These numbers are expected to grow against the backdrop of such factors as growing economic disparities, climate change and internal and cross-border conflict. While millions of immigrants, their countries of origin and host countries have benefitted from migration, today the topic of migration has become a political flashpoint in many places around the globe, especially in the “Global North.” This conference explores the historical root causes of the migration crisis, exacerbating contemporary stressors, and challenges to redefine rule of law principles with effective migration control, guided by Pope Francis’s reminder of the biblical admonition that “You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him.”
Distinguished Speaker:
Rev. Arturo Sosa, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus Introduced by Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago
Featured Speakers:
Professor Jaya Ramji-Nogales Professor Emilce Cuda
The Illinois MCLE Board has approved the conference for 8.25 hourse of general Continuing Legal Education (CLE). The conference and CLE credit for attorneys are offered free of charge.
