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Migration is the movement of people from one place to another, often across political boundaries or within a state, for reasons ranging from seeking better economic opportunities to escaping unfavorable conditions. In the context of civil liberties and freedom of movement, it highlights the right and ability of individuals to relocate in pursuit of a better quality of life.

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