David Moffette

David Moffette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa. His research critically examines intersections of criminal law, immigration policy, borders, nationalism, and racial injustice, with a focus on Canada and Spain. He teaches courses on contemporary criminological theory, immigration control, and spatio-temporal issues in criminology.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, York University (2015)
• MA in Anthropology, Université Laval (2009)
• BA in International Studies and Languages, Université Laval (2006)

Research Focus: Moffette's work spans immigration regularization, police violence, border governance, and abolitionist frameworks. His publications dissect how states criminalize migration through legal hybrids (e.g., crimmigration) and highlight activist resistance strategies. Recent projects include historical analyses of Canada’s regularization programs and critiques of immigration detention systems.

Publication Trends: His scholarly output emphasizes empirical and theoretical critiques of border militarization, racialized policing, and jurisdictional conflicts in migration law. Articles consistently advocate for decarceration and migrant justice through interdisciplinary lenses blending criminology, sociology, and political theory.

Advising: Currently supervises graduate students researching migration control, social justice, and related criminological themes.