Sanctuary Cities and Urban Struggles

This book explores how urban social movements and sanctuary practices are reshaping migration governance, challenging the nation-state's role in rights protection.

In Sanctuary Cities and Urban Struggles, an interdisciplinary team of scholars delves into the transformative impact of urban social movements on the governance of migration. The book examines how localized practices of rights claiming and diverse articulations of sanctuary challenge the traditional role of the nation-state as the primary protector of rights and entitlements. By presenting a variety of empirical case studies and theoretical frameworks, it highlights the innovative ways cities are redefining citizenship and belonging in the current political landscape.

This collection brings together experts from fields such as political geography, urban studies, and refugee studies, creating a rich dialogue around the complexities of urban struggles. The contributors explore the dynamics of how these movements advocate for migrant rights and foster a sense of community within urban environments. Through their analyses, the book emphasizes that the fight for rights is not a monolithic endeavor; rather, it consists of multiple, interlocking sites of political imagination and action.

In an age marked by rising nationalism and increasing threats to migrant rights, Sanctuary Cities and Urban Struggles offers critical insights into how citizenship, rights, and mobility can be reimagined at the urban scale. The discussions within this book are not only timely but essential for understanding the evolving landscape of migration governance and the role cities play in shaping inclusive futures.