Andrew Ward
02.15.2017
The University of Idaho’s College of Law hosted a lecture to clarify how the Palouse can handle the challenges facing diversity, Feb. 15.
In light of the new immigration policies enacted by President Donald Trump, the College of Law hosted a lecture to explain what his new policies mean, and what impacts it might have on the community.
The panel of speakers at the event were comprised of Ritchie Eppink, the legal director of ACLU of Idaho, Maria Andrade, an immigration attorney from Andrade Legal, and Kate Evans, a law professor at UI.
Evans, who organized the event, said the lecture was a way to explain the legal ramifications of the new executive orders in layman’s terms for those who may not fully comprehend the complexities of the situation.
“Universities are in a unique situation,” Evans said. “We have to assure students that their information is really well protected and educate students so they know what actions they can take, and what their rights are.”
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