Commentary on Immigration Ethics
Contra the Supreme Court, Immigrants Should Have a Right to a Hearing
Ethically speaking, immigrants who have credible fears of persecution or torture should have a right to a bond hearing in front of an immigration judge and should not be indefinitely detained.
Three Lenses in Immigration Ethics: Nationalism, Cosmopolitanism, and Democracy
Navigating the controversial debates in immigration ethics through the three lenses: nationalism, cosmopolitanism, and democracy.
Words Matter: Illegal Immigrant, Undocumented Immigrant, or Unauthorized Immigrant?
The labels we use to refer to different classes of individuals are not merely neutral descriptors but often implicitly come with various associations or value judgments, which can, in turn, frame and influence political debates.
The Economic Argument for Increasing Immigration
Economics and ethics partner to help make the case for increased immigration.
What are Our Duties to Asylum Seekers? Start by Ending the “Remain in Mexico” Program
In reality, the “Remain in Mexico” program is a way for the U.S. government to avoid adjudicating the claims of asylum seekers in the first place and to keep the violations of their basic human rights out of sight and out of mind to the U.S. public.
Immigrant Citizenship: Should it be Denied if They Have Committed Crimes or Have Unpaid Taxes?
The ethical basis for politically recognizing someone as a citizen lies simply in the fact that they are already members of our society.
Is American News Coverage “Too Sympathetic to Immigrants”?
Prioritizing dignity over detachment in ethical journalism practice.
On Family Separation and Communication in the Age of the Internet
For some children, family separation also means no communication.
Birthright Citizenship for Everyone Born on U.S. Soil is the Law of the Land
The United States is one of 33 countries, including Canada, that recognize citizenship based on place of birth.
Nonprofit Detention Centers for Migrant Children
What are the ethical considerations?
