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David Moffette is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in sociology with a focus on the intersections of criminal law and immigration law, a field frequently referred to as 'crimmigration'. Over the past 20 years, his research has centered on immigration, border, and regularization policies, particularly analyzing Spain's immigration policy and its bordering practices. Moffette has also explored the history of regularization programs in Canada, with significant works including an analysis of the 1973 Adjustment Status Program. He is currently co-investigating a study examining nationalisms and Islamophobia, particularly regarding the experiences of Muslim communities in Quebec and Catalonia. His collaborations have addressed critical issues such as the double punishment in immigration detention and the jurisdictional complexities of municipal police practices in immigration enforcement in both Canada and Spain. Moffette teaches criminology courses and is engaged in supervising graduate students in their research endeavors.
University of Ottawa • Ottawa
Teaching and conducting research in the field of sociology with a particular focus on immigration and criminal law.
Department of History