Call for Manuscripts: Symbolic Interaction and Migrants Many countries have created and adopted policies that close their doors to asylum seekers and migrants. Far right electoral gains In European countries, for instance, have created the political climates capitalizing on fear and anxiety. In the U.S., large-scale community raids and sweeps in "sanctuary cities" rapidly accelerated shortly after President Trump's January 2025 inauguration. Large-scale ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids occurred across multiple U.S. regions, targeting both worksites and residential communities. The raids included a widespread campaign, named Operation Metro Surge, that deployed over 3,000 agents entering into established refugee communities in Minneapolis. This Operation drew national attention when ICE agents shot and killed two individuals, and spurred protests across the country. Civil Rights activists also criticized ICE for engaging in discriminatory practices, including racial profiling. Activists emphasizing constitutional rights also expressed concerns regarding the absence of due process. Religious leaders have stood in stark contrast against the hard-lined crackdown of migrants in the U.S. Across the country, citizens aligned themselves with the stance of the religious leaders, forming grassroots organizations to aid migrants. Despite the criticism from the religious leaders and the grassroots oppositions from volunteer groups across the U.S., the U.S. Senate recently passed a $70 billion bill to fund President Trump's immigration crackdown in support of the Trump administration's dogmatic immigration stance. This stark contrast regarding opinions on migrants will, in all probability, continue throughout the remaining years of Trump's administration. Given the fact that opinions on immigration in the U.S. as well as in other countries share similar polarizing debates, Volume 66 of Studies in Symbolic Interaction provides a spotlight on the contrast between legal, civil, and religious claims and a political party's opposition to such claims. Research topics to be explored include, but not limited to, Migrants and economy Migrants and education Migrants and national security Migrants and crimes Migrants and social integration Migrants and identities Migrants and solidarity Migrants and families Migrants and mental health For all interested, please send an abstract of no more than 750 words to Shing-Ling Sarina Chen (sarina.chen at uni.edu) by August 1, 2026. If an abstract is selected for inclusion, the deadline of completing the manuscript is March 1, 2027. Studies in Symbolic Interaction is a peer-reviewed bi-annual global book series published by Wiley Publishing. Thank you very much for your consideration. Looking forward to hearing from you. Shing-Ling Sarina Chen Studies in Symbolic Interaction