Philosophy
The Ethics and Politics of Immigration and Open Borders
Quick fact
The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees freedom of movement within a state and the right to leave any country, but it does not guarantee the right to enter another – a deliberate omission that reflects the sovereignty of states over admission.
Why this is interesting
Most of us never question the right of a country to close its borders. But what if that right is actually a form of global segregation?