Louis DeSipio
Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies and Political Science | UC Irvine
Irvine, CA, UNITED STATES
Louis DeSipio examines how democratic nations incorporate new members, including policymaking in the areas of immigration.
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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.
Areas of Expertise (5)
U.S. Electoral Politics
Immigration
Ethnic Politics
Latino Politics
Latino Studies
Education (3)
University of Texas at Austin: PhD 1993
University of Texas at Austin: MA, Latin American Studies 1984
Columbia University: BA, History 1981
Affiliations (1)
- American Political Science Association
Links (5)
Media Appearances (9)
Here’s who has raised the most money in OC’s congressional races
The Orange County Register online
2024-07-31
The money pouring into Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign coffers since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her signals that Democrats’ numbers are going to look up from here on out, not only for the presidential race but also for down ballot contests, said Louis DeSipio, a political science professor at UC Irvine. “I would fully expect the Democrats to have a boost going forward for a while,” he said.
Here’s who has raised the most money in OC’s congressional races
The Orange County Register online
2024-07-25
The money pouring into Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign coffers since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her signals that Democrats’ numbers are going to look up from here on out, not only for the presidential race but also for down ballot contests, said Louis DeSipio, a political science professor at UC Irvine. “I would fully expect the Democrats to have a boost going forward for a while,” he said. … “Democrats are going to unite at the congressional level in getting money to competitive districts.”
Joe Biden will be 'most effective advocate' for Kamala Harris' administration
Sky News Australia online
2024-07-22
UC Irvine Political Science Professor Louis DeSipio says Joe Biden will be the “most effective advocate” for Vice-President Kamala Harris’ administration. Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. “I think her success in part still depends on how President Biden performs over the next several months,” Mr. DeSipio told Sky News Australia. “He will be the most effective advocate for her administration.”
Political rhetoric following assassination attempt on former President Trump
KNX News radio
2024-07-14
So, President Biden and other lawmakers have now been calling on people to cool down the heated political rhetoric following the assassination attempt on former President Trump. It is likely to calm things for a little bit, but could this be a wake-up call for everyone that we’re all Americans regardless of our political affiliations? With us now live is UC Irvine political science professor, Louis DeSipio. … “I think since we’re going into the Republican Convention, we’re going to see a heightened rhetoric for the next week. Certainly, Republicans are feeling resentful, feeling some grievance – and I think that’s going to be articulated at the convention,” says DeSipio.
Santa Ana voters to decide if councilmembers get raise — it would give leaders $78,000 to start
The Orange County Register online
2024-06-19
Louis DeSipio, professor of political science and Chicano/Latino studies at UC Irvine, said council members have many responsibilities, and limiting the pay range can also limit who can afford to serve in such positions at the local level and beyond. In the case of Santa Ana, for example, the City Council has been racially and ethnically diverse, but has lacked in professional or economic background diversity, he said.
At Nixon Library, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for scaling back America’s military presence
The Orange County Register online
2024-06-12
While the poll was not conducted in California (it surveyed voters in five swing states: Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Texas and Pennsylvania), the phenomenon seen in those states among Latino voters would hold for California as well, said UC Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio. DeSipio said there may be more appeal for third-party candidates in California because it’s not a battleground, thus an “easier vote” for voters. Plus, there is frustration among Latino voters, who are younger than average, with both Trump and Biden because of their “age and perception that neither of them understands the experience of young working Latinos,” said DeSipio.
Could AI strengthen border security operations? A new bill seeks to find out
The Orange County Register online
2024-04-26
However, there are concerns with using AI at the border, including those revolving around privacy, human rights and the perpetuation of racial discrimination of migrants. That’s the challenge that AI presents at this stage in its development, said Louis DeSipio, a political science professor at UC Irvine. “It is built sort of based on the biases of the society that programmed it,” DeSipio said. “If AI were being used for immigrant visas or tourist visas or other short-term visas, there would have to be some sort of human redundancy check to make sure that the technology isn’t excluding a whole class of people.”
Trump “not used” to situations where he is “not in control”’
Sky News Australia online
2024-04-28
Donald Trump continues to spend more time in court than on the election trail and it is costing him millions and millions of dollars. “He’s not used to situations where he’s not in control and, right now, he has to listen to a judge, and his fate is in the hands of 12 citizens. That does not make him very happy,” University of California, Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio told Sky News Australia.
Six California House races that could help determine control of Congress
Los Angeles Times online
2024-04-26
As a first-time candidate emerging from a crowded primary, [Derek] Tran faces the challenge of building name recognition against a candidate who is already well known in the district. That will be compounded by two things, said UC Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio. [Michelle] Steel has a massive fundraising advantage, with more than $3 million on hand compared to Tran’s nearly $200,000. She also has the benefits of incumbency. “I think Tran has much more of an uphill battle to be able to get his issues and his name into voters’ minds,” DeSipio said.
