Every country in the world imposes strong restrictions on immigration. Can those restrictions be justified?
On one hand, immigration restrictions seem to impinge on individual liberty. Greater freedom of movement will also make potential immigrants better off. On the other hand, open-border policies might strain civil society and harm the interests of certain groups of citizens (especially the poor). They are also politically unpopular in democratic countries. Modern political reality further raises the issue of partial border enforcement, as is presently the case in the U.S. Regardless of whether current immigration restrictions are justified, is there injustice in selectively enforcing immigration laws?
The panelists will defend very different answers to these questions. Reihan Salam argues from a conservative perspective that open-border policies will strain important social and political institutions, in part by dramatically increasing inequality. Michael Huemer argues for the libertarian position against restrictions on immigration on grounds of justice and liberty. And Hrishikesh Joshi contends, from classical liberal starting points, that partial border enforcement is both unjust and bad public policy.
The panel will end with a Q&A session, and refreshments will be served!
On one hand, immigration restrictions seem to impinge on individual liberty. Greater freedom of movement will also make potential immigrants better off. On the other hand, open-border policies might strain civil society and harm the interests of certain groups of citizens (especially the poor). They are also politically unpopular in democratic countries. Modern political reality further raises the issue of partial border enforcement, as is presently the case in the U.S. Regardless of whether current immigration restrictions are justified, is there injustice in selectively enforcing immigration laws?
The panelists will defend very different answers to these questions. Reihan Salam argues from a conservative perspective that open-border policies will strain important social and political institutions, in part by dramatically increasing inequality. Michael Huemer argues for the libertarian position against restrictions on immigration on grounds of justice and liberty. And Hrishikesh Joshi contends, from classical liberal starting points, that partial border enforcement is both unjust and bad public policy.
The panel will end with a Q&A session, and refreshments will be served!
| Building: | Angell Hall |
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| Event Type: | Lecture / Discussion |
| Tags: | Philosophy |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Department of Philosophy |
