Descripción
Sumario:In this paper we discuss some Human Rights principles embodied in the federal constitutionality block and how they could be applied in regard to migrations. First we describe two paradigms that can be found in this area (the human rights paradigm and the security paradigm) and their reception in Argentine laws. Then we revise the more relevant principles that must be considered both by administrative authorities and judicial courts, as required by article 75.22 of the National Constitution. These principles are relevant in procedures leading to the expulsion of aliens and in the substantive decisions adopted in these matters. We finally argue that whatever the migratory policy is, there is a body of fundamental rights contained in the Constitution and in international instruments of human rights that limit the ability of the State to introduce a national security perspective in our legislation.