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Sanctuary City

- A Suspended State

About Sanctuary City

This book traces the ancient concept of sanctuary. It examines how the contemporary sanctuary city movement contributes to a hostile asylum regime by holding asylum seekers in a suspended state where rights are indefinitely deferred. At the same time, it explores myriad subversive practices challenging this waiting state.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781137480378
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 140
  • Published:
  • December 15, 2015
  • Edition:
  • 12015
  • Dimensions:
  • 224x148x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 348 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 14, 2024

Description of Sanctuary City

This book traces the ancient concept of sanctuary. It examines how the contemporary sanctuary city movement contributes to a hostile asylum regime by holding asylum seekers in a suspended state where rights are indefinitely deferred. At the same time, it explores myriad subversive practices challenging this waiting state.

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