The Use and Abuse of Jus Nexi

This paper uses Shachar’s conception of jus nexi to explore three interrelated ideas. I first contend that Shachar’s analysis of the monetary value of birthright citizenship may be applied to temporary workers, lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens as an exposé of inherited privilege i...

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Main Author: Noah Benjamin Novogrodsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Université de Montréal 2012-09-01
Series:Les Ateliers de l’Ethique
Online Access:http://www.erudit.org/revue/ateliers/2012/v7/n2/1012996ar.pdf