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Evelyn Rangel-Medina is an Assistant Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. She previously served as inaugural Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California’s Center for Racial and Economic Justice (CREJ) and held roles at organizations like the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and ROC United. Her research focuses on structural racism in immigration systems, racial discrimination, and labor rights, particularly for marginalized communities of color. She is known for coining the term “citizenism” to describe legal frameworks that racially discriminate through citizenship status.
Education:
- Juris Doctor, University of California, Berkeley School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (English Literature, Women’s Studies, Political Science)
- Associate of Arts (High Honors), Community College of Southern Nevada
Research & Advocacy: Rangel-Medina’s work intersects immigration law, constitutional law, and racial justice. Key themes include generational illegality faced by families of color, racialized immigration enforcement, and labor rights for essential workers. Her 2024 article on citizenism is a landmark critique of systemic racial subordination in legal systems.
Awards:
- University of California Presidential Public Interest Law Fellow
- Francine Marie Diaz Social Justice Memorial Award
- Regents’ Scholar (Nevada)
Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her advocacy roles involved mentoring through organizations like the Ella Baker Center and UCIR. She has leveraged grants to advance economic justice initiatives for low-wage workers.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Temple Law’s initiatives on racial and economic justice, contributing to curriculum development integrating intersectional perspectives.
