conclusions or firm generalizations. However, two observations can be drawn from the jurisprudence. First, stateless individuals from a broad range of national and ethnic backgrounds have been living in the United States for many years. Second, the consequences of statelessness need to be consistently taken into account and effective remedies need to be in place in order to ensure that stateless individuals have meaningful avenues to address their otherwise precarious and vulnerable situation. Obstacles and Restrictions for Stateless Individuals Although the ultimate solution to ensure stateless individuals are accorded the rights and obligations that would allow them to be contributing members of their communities is through legislation, many of the daily hardships they face could be resolved at the administrative level with clear policy guidance from DHS. Those impediments that could be addressed through administrative action include the use of detention, the imposition of restrictive reporting requirements, limited, if any, access to work authorization, and lack of ability to travel. © UNHCR/L. Jenkins Stateless individuals in the United States face a variety of obstacles that seriously impede their ability to live without fear as full members of society. The most common include detention that may be prolonged and may recur over time; restrictive orders of supervision that typically require frequent in-person reporting to immigration officials and limit one’s ability to travel outside the state of residence; difficulty obtaining and maintaining work authorization; and an inability to travel outside (or return to) the United States—not even for family emergencies. In addition, stateless persons routinely face barriers to health care, education, and other social services. They may not be able to own or inherit property, marry legally, enter in to a contract, or engage in other activities that most people take for granted. 24 Citizens of Nowhere: