GLOSSARY; Criminalization (PowerPoint Presentation Sample)

This task is about the process of criminalization and how it has been used to target, control and punish marginalized communities, including migrants. Criminalization has been used to create laws that criminalize the act of crossing a border without documentation and the criminalization of activities such as working without authorization. Additionally, states have implemented policies such as “Secure Communities” and “287(g)” which have resulted in increased arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants as well as the criminalization of those who provide aid and support to undocumented migrants. This process has been used to create a hostile environment for migrants and to strip them of their rights and dignity. It is important to recognize the implications of criminalization on the lives of migrants and to advocate for more humane and just policies. source..