Expert Profile
Louis DeSipio
Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies and Political Science
Louis DeSipio examines how democratic nations incorporate new members, including policymaking in the areas of immigration.
Areas of Expertise
- U.S. Electoral Politics
- Immigration
- Ethnic Politics
- Latino Politics
- Latino Studies
Biography
Louis DeSipio examines how democratic nations incorporate new members, including policymaking in the areas of immigration and voting rights. He also studies Latino political behavior.
Media
Media Appearances
‘A problem:’ Americans ‘concerned’ about Elon Musk’s visit to the Pentagon
Sky News Australia, 3/22/2025
‘More bluster than substance’: Observers on Trump’s speech to US Congress
Channel NewsAsia, 3/5/2025
New Democrats in OC’s swing districts break from party majority on immigration bills
The Orange County Register, 2/5/2025
Matt Gaez to be the 'most inexperienced Attorney General' in American history
Sky News Australia, 11/17/2024
Even in California, progressives take a hit
Courthouse News Service, 11/7/2024
Rollback of criminal justice reforms front and center among California ballot measures
Courthouse News Service, 11/5/2024
Education
University of Texas at Austin
PhD, 1993
University of Texas at Austin
MA, Latin American Studies, 1984
Columbia University
BA, History, 1981
Affiliations
- American Political Science Association