This article discusses the pervasive threat of racial profiling in public spaces, particularly affecting immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. It highlights how everyday activities, like commuting or shopping, can lead to dangerous encounters with law enforcement, posing risks of detention or deportation. The piece emphasizes that mobility encompasses more than just infrastructure; it includes the assurance of being able to move freely without fear. The authors advocate for acknowledging these mobility barriers and incorporating immigration issues into broader mobility conversations.
For immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, the stakes are even higher. Your commute to work or to get groceries could mean an encounter with law enforcement and the threat of detention.
Mobility isn't just about sidewalks, protected bike lanes, or speed limits. It's also about whether people can exist in public without fear. For immigrants, their presence in a public space makes them a target.
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