Immigration Justice (Studies in Global Justice and Human Rights)

By Peter Higgins

What moral standards ought nation-states abide by when selecting immigration policies? Peter Higgins argues that immigration policies can only be judged by considering the inequalities that are produced by the institutions - such as gender, race and class - that constitute our social world. He challenges conventional positions on immigration justice, including the view that states have a right to choose whatever immigration policies they like, or that all immigration restrictions ought to be eliminated and borders opened. Rather than suggesting one absolute solution, Higgins argues that a unique set of immigration policies will be just for each country. He concludes with concrete recommendations for policymaking.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399565621
• ISBN13: 9781399565622
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 2.0" x 6.1"