Jonathan Ben-Menachem

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Jonathan Ben-Menachem is a PhD candidate in sociology at Columbia University, focusing on the politics of criminalization. His research critically examines the intersection of race, immigration, and criminal justice in the United States, particularly in the context of how marginalized communities are portrayed and treated within the legal system. He has recently been in the news for his insights into the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly the targeting of immigrant populations under the guise of criminality.