I went to my first Rose Café the other day because it’s the first time that the timing worked out. I have to say I regret a little not going to more. I really enjoyed hearing about his research and fieldwork talking to immigrants about their views on having legal and illegal status. I found it surprising that to most of them it didn’t matter, but that also says something about our legal system. I think if that’s the case, then we aren’t doing enough to protect our legal residents. One thing that Asad talked about was how the only thing that can protect you from being deported is being a citizen. And that, quite frankly, doesn’t seem right to me, especially given the abuses of power that there seems to be in our legal system and the things it makes illegal. One thing he brought up was that marijuana is now legal in some states, but illegal federally. And illegal drug use is something people can get deported over, so how is that legal situation going to effect immigration law? I can already see how under Trump that will be used to trick even legally residing non-citizens. And personally, I’m worried because all of this only shows that there is a lack of empathy in the United States, which doesn’t bode well for anyone.