Colloquium

The Case for Open Immigration

The current U.S. immigration policy of closed borders and mass deportation violates human rights and moral principles foundational to liberal democracy. Undocumented immigrants’ vulnerability to exploitation as a result of the threat of deportation represents a systemic denial of basic rights, and it can be argued that national boundaries are morally arbitrary and cannot justify exclusion, challenging assumptions of national sovereignty and border control.  A policy of open immigration grounded in compassion, equality, and Catholic Social Teaching better serves the Common Good, promoting humane reform that affirms migrants’ inherent dignity and right to seek a decent life across borders.

T. Michael McNulty, SJ, associate professor of philosophy (emeritus),
Marquette University

Feb 6th, 2026 at 3:30pm
Marquette Hall 105

Reading Groups

Classical German Philosophy Reading Group
Meets Thursdays, 12pm-1pm, in MH418. In Fall 25, reading Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals. For more information, contact Michael Olson.

Greek Philosophy Reading Group
Meets Tuesdays, 9am, in person (MH102) and online. Email Owen Goldin for details. 

Indigenous Philosophy Reading Group
Meets every Thursday, 3:30pm, either in person (MH102) or via Teams. Email Caden Page for the Teams link.

Gloria Anzaldúa Reading Group
Meets every other week on Tuesdays, 10am-11am, in the downstairs lounge space, with virtual options available upon request. Contact Emily Lange for details. 

Marquette Midwest Seminar in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
For more information, visit the seminar website or contact Owen Goldin.

Grad Student Peer Workshop
Usually meets every other Friday, 3:30pm-4:30pm. For more information, contact Emily Lange.