Luis Romero

Luis Romero, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University, respectively. His research focuses on immigration enforcement/detention systems, racial inequality, crimmigration, immigration policy, and Latina/o/x studies.

• Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (UT Austin), M.A. in Sociology (UT Austin), B.A. in Sociology with a Certificate in Race and Ethnicity (Texas A&M)
• Affiliations: American Sociological Association (ASA) sections on Comparative and Historical Sociology, International Migration, Latina/o Sociology, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, and Sociology of Law; Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE)

Dr. Romero’s work examines intersections between immigration policies and racialized state practices, particularly how detention systems criminalize marginalized groups. His scholarship critiques institutional structures perpetuating systemic racism and advocates for policy reforms. Recent publications explore genetic racialization, racialized surveillance in neighborhoods, and the portrayal of immigrant minors as threats.

His articles span topics like carceral space restructuring, Islamophobic discourses targeting Latinos, and community advocacy within detention contexts. While no scientific awards are listed, his research has been published in high-impact venues. Advising and grant details are not explicitly provided in available texts.