What Does the Term "Liminal" Refer to When Applying the Phrase

question 28

Multiple Choice

What does the term "liminal" refer to when applying the phrase "liminal legality" to migrants? It means that ______.

• A) an individual is poised to lose their legal status as a citizen
• B) an individual can claim legal status in more than one country
• C) an individual's status lies somewhere between documented and undocumented
• D) an individual has legal residency by virtue of being born on American soil

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