Institute of Politics

IOP Pritzker Fellow Katie Tobin on "The Los Angeles Declaration on Migration & Protection: Advancing a Hemisphere-Wide Migration Strategy Under President Biden's Signature Framework" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, November 6 12:30-1:45pm My single proudest achievement from the White House was creating the idea and then leading the negotiation for the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection. This new migration pact was adopted by President Biden and 20 other leaders in June 2022. It was a rare and unifying moment in the Americas. During this session, we will analyze the impact of the LA Declaration’s three-pronged approach, which focuses on (1) stabilizing populations where they were; (2) expanding legal pathways for migration; and (3) humane border enforcement. Arguably, the most novel and impactful outcomes of the LA Declaration involve countries partnering to pair new legal pathways with increased enforcement, as well as the mobilization of new economic investment to strengthen frontline host countries. For the latter, International Financial Institutions are playing an increasingly important role. In June, the G7 will adopt the LA Declaration principles, globalizing this three-pronged approach. We will discuss what this means for President Biden’s legacy and opportunities moving forward for world leaders to better coordinate on migration. Suggested Reading: How Migration Became a U.S. Foreign-Policy Priority by Catherine Osborn for Foreign Policy The Los Angeles Declaration Continues to Shape the Regional and Global Migration Response by Katie Tobin for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Sarah Palmisciano (spalmisciano@uchicago.edu).