"Poems, Politics, and Litigation Against the US Government"
Margaret Randall
Sponsored by the School of Law
Margaret Randall is a poet, essayist, oral historian, translator, photographer and social activist. She lived in Latin America for 23 years (in Mexico, Cuba and Nicaragua).
She has published more than 100 books of poetry, prose and oral history, including numerous books on Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Vietnamese women, and recently Che on My Mind, a feminist reflection on the life and legacy of Che Guevara. Randall has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for her writings.
In 1984, Randall returned to the United States, but faced deportation under the McCarran Walter Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 based on her writings, which the U.S. Government declared were, “against the good order and happiness of the United States.” After a five year legal battle, she won her case.
Randall will read her poetry and discuss her successful legal battle against deportation with University of Pittsburgh School of Law Professor, Jules Lobel, who participated in her legal fight.
Questions? Email Jules Lobel at jll4@pitt.edu. Download the event PDF.
Location and Address
Barco Law Building Room 113