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
Trump “not used” to situations where he is “not in control”’
Sky News Australia, 4/28/2024
“Challenging” for Biden to “rectify” young voter support on Gaza war before election
Sky News Australia, 5/14/2024
California could see record low voter turnout this primary. Why the apathy?
KNX News, 3/5/2024
Turnout Low So Far in Orange County for Presidential Primary
My News LA, 3/4/2024
Joe Biden contradictory TikTok move an attempt to ‘reach younger voters’
Sky News Australia, 2/17/2024
“Many” will follow in Navalny’s footsteps despite him being a “unique leader”
Sky News Australia, 2/17/2024
Immigration emerges as key 2024 election wedge issue for Trump, vulnerability for Biden
ABC News, 1/25/2024
Is the Democratic party shifting its thinking on immigration?
LAist – AirTalk, 12/18/2023
U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
Sky News Australia, 11/29/2023
Kevin McCarthy’s exit “not unprecedented” after pre-election agreement
Sky News Australia, 10/4/2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy voted out. “What a shock to the system!”
KNX In-Depth, 10/3/2023
U.S. Government Shutdown Deadline Approaches
Sky News Australia, 9/30/2023
Possible government shutdown: Who won’t get paid, which services will stop?
KCRW – Press Play with Madeleine Brand, 9/28/2023
Donald Trump ‘taking advantage’ of weak opponent field
Sky News, 9/23/2023
Should there be a maximum age limit for lawmakers?
KNX News, 7/28/2023
DeSantis Calls for ‘Deadly Force’ Against Suspected Drug Traffickers
The New York Times, 6/27/2023
Is Senator Dianne Feinstein too sick to serve?
KNX, 5/18/2023
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