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April 25, 2014

Book Review in the Journal Philosophy and Society

The Journal Philosophy and Society recently published a review of my book, "Opening the Floodgates: Why America Needs to Rethink its Borders and Immigration Laws," by Professor J. Angelo Corlett of San Diego State University's Department of Philosophy.

The review begins: "Kevin R. Johnson argues for an open borders immigration policy for the United States. (Johnson 2007a) Instead of assuming the ineligibility of immigrants for admission to the U.S., Johnson's proposal presumes their eligibility, only denying entrance to those who are dangerous due to threatening behavior or easily transmitted diseases. (Johnson 2007a: 37) As he notes, there is some concern over what kind of impact a pro-posal like his would make, for instance, whether open borders would result in a mass migration to the U.S.. (Johnson 2007a: 28, 210) Johnson states that even though there is a lack of empirical evidence providing support for what might occur under these circumstances, at the very least the new system 'would be more orderly, humane, and fair than the current one.' (Johnson 2007a: 28)"

You can read the full review here.