The Mexican Repatriation

The video discusses the Mexican repatriation during the Great Depression, where up to 2 million Mexican-Americans, many of whom were US citizens, were deported. It provides historical context, highlighting US-Mexico relations and immigration patterns. The economic and political climate of the 1930s, including the role of President Hoover's administration, is examined. Various deportation practices and their legal and social implications are explored. The personal story of Jose Lopez, a deported US citizen, illustrates the human impact of these events.

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