Avenues to Alliances: Latinx Immigration Enforcement Views & Minority Coalitions

• In Event: The Status of U.S. Democracy through the Lens of Latinx Politics

Abstract

Against the backdrop of ascendant white nationalism and racialized policing, the formation of cross-racial coalitions can be dependent upon the recognition of a shared struggle. Latinxs in the U.S. have long been considered a “natural” coalitional partner for Black-led campaigns for racial justice. However, the internal heterogeneity of the Latinx population in terms of ethnic background, citizenship, language, and racial identity can complicate the emergence of cross-racial solidarity. This paper explores where Latinxs stand on matters of racial justice and systemic racism in various forms of policing? Using the 2020 CMPS I test whether Latinxs’ views of racial profiling in immigration law enforcement serve as a bridge or a barrier to the formation of a minoritized group consciousness and the support for multiracial campaigns for social justice.

Author

• Alvaro Jose Corral, The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley