Resistance, detainment, asylum: the onto-political limits of border crossing in North America (original) (raw)

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This paper examines the complex relationship between border control practices and racialization in the context of North America's shared border. It argues that contemporary border technologies and policies not only categorize individuals but also reframe the ontological status of border crossers, highlighting how identity is constructed through processes of detainment and surveillance. The historical context of anti-Asian sentiments and the evolution of multiculturalism in Canada are used to illustrate the ongoing racial inequalities faced by immigrant communities, particularly in the wake of post-9/11 security measures.

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