Nicholas De Genova

About the Author

Nicholas De Genova is a distinguished anthropologist and scholar whose work critically examines the intersections of migration, sovereignty, and racialized borders in contemporary global societies. With a focus on the lived experiences of undocumented migrants and the mechanisms of exclusion that define modern nation-states, De Genova challenges conventional narratives of citizenship and mobility. His research draws from extensive fieldwork in Europe and the United States, illuminating how deportation regimes enforce spatial control and perpetuate inequalities. As a professor and public intellectual, he advocates for a more humane approach to immigration policy, influencing debates on human rights and social justice worldwide. Through his incisive analyses, De Genova continues to reshape understandings of freedom and belonging in an era of intensified border enforcement.