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California's 'Bum Blockade'

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Analyzing Historical Bias in California's Border Enforcement

This chapter explores the 1936 California report on migrants, detailing the discriminatory practices of the LAPD at border checkpoints. It reveals how socio-economic status influenced the enforcement of migration policies, highlighting the era's broader socio-political dynamics.

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