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Rebecca A. Sharpless
Author | Scholar | Lawyer
Professor Rebecca A. Sharpless has been defending people against deportation for over 25 years. She recently wrote a book about it.


Coming January 2024



Epic and brainy, SHACKLED takes you inside America's immigration system. Two men, Abdulahi and Sa'id, board an ill-fated flight to Somalia. Their struggles, resiliency, and legal battles will inspire and haunt you.
University of California Press
Drawing by Lillian M. Kew
Drawing by Malcolm Stanton
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