Immigration as a Democratic Challenge: Citizenship and Inclusion in Germany and the United States

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Ruth Rubio-Marín (Universidad de Sevilla)

Immigration as a Democratic Challenge

Citizenship and Inclusion in Germany and the United States

Ruth Rubio-Marín (Universidad de Sevilla)

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Cambridge University Press
15 July 2000

Migration, immigration & emigration; Civil rights & citizenship

Immigration raises a number of important moral issues regarding access to the rights and privileges of citizenship. At present, immigrants to most Western democracies do not enjoy the same rights as citizens, and must satisfy a range of conditions before achieving citizenship. Ruth Rubio-Marin argues that this approach is unjust and undemocratic, and that more inclusive policies are required. In particular, she argues that liberal norms of justice and democracy require that there should be a time threshold after which immigrants (legal and illegal) should either be granted the full rights of citizenship, or should be awarded nationality automatically, without any conditions or tests. The author contrasts her position with the constitutional practice of two countries with rich immigration traditions: Germany and the United States. She concludes that judicial interpretations of both constitutions have recognised the claim for inclusion of resident aliens, but have also limited that claim.

By: Ruth Rubio-Marín (Universidad de Sevilla)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9780521771528
ISBN 10: 0521771528
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 15 July 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. A democratic challenge; 3. Fair to whom?; 4. Safeguarding liberal democracy from itself; 5. Inclusion without consent; 6. Keeping nationality relevant; 7. The constitutional debate in the United States; 8. The constitutional debate in Germany; 9. Summary and final remarks.

Reviews for Immigration as a Democratic Challenge: Citizenship and Inclusion in Germany and the United States

"""Among this volume's many strengths are the author's versatility in moving among political, moral and legal debates, and her capable criticisms of some of the leading theorists in the field."" International Migration Review"