Alina Das is an immigrant rights activist, lawyer, and professor at New York University School of Law. She is the co-director of the New York University Immigrant Rights Clinic, a prominent institution in national and local struggles for immigrant rights. Alina is the recipient of numerous awards for advocacy and teaching, and is a frequent commentator on immigration law and policy for national and local media outlets. She is the author of the forthcoming book, “No Justice In The Shadows: How America Criminalizes Immigrants” (Bold Type Books, available April 14).