Sanctuary Regions and the Struggle for Belonging: Undocumented Immigrants in the United States

This book explores how local governments and institutions in California offer sanctuaries to undocumented immigrants, creating safe zones and facilitating their claims for human rights. It argues that these regions constitute a form of resistance to federal state authority in immigration and border management, challenging traditional notions of state power in IR.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book makes a compelling argument that local governments and institutions across California are creating "sanctuary regions" for undocumented immigrants. These regions serve as safe havens, providing protection and enabling these individuals to assert their human rights. Moreover, the book argues that these sanctuary regions constitute a significant form of resistance to federal and state authority in the realm of immigration and border management, a role typically associated with state power in the study of International Relations (IR).

The book offers comprehensive overviews of how undocumented immigrants navigate the system to claim their rights and the ways in which sanctuary regions facilitate their participation in "acts of citizenship" and counter anti-immigrant policies. It sheds light on the challenges faced by these individuals and the efforts undertaken by local communities to support and empower them.

By highlighting the significance of sanctuary regions, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding immigration and the role of local governments in shaping the immigration landscape. It underscores the importance of recognizing and valuing the contributions of undocumented immigrants and advocating for policies that promote their rights and well-being.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030448875
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020