Kate Swanson, born and raised in southern Ontario, Canada, is a professor of urban geography with a focus on social and environmental issues. She is a core member of Detainee Allies, and has been involved since the beginning of the organization. The letters cover topics such as discrimination, the journey to the United States, detention conditions, and family. I met Kate at a Detainee Allies Monday meeting. This audio recording was done on UCSD Campus. My name is Saul Miranda Cardenas, a senior at UCSD majoring in International Studies – Political Science. I am enrolled in Race & Oral History of San Diego.
June 6, 2019