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How calls for mass deportations went mainstream

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The Evolution of Anti-Immigration Rhetoric

This chapter explores the historical and contemporary dynamics of anti-immigration sentiments in the United States, highlighting figures like Pat Buchanan and the influence of far-right ideologies. It examines the role of organizations such as the Tanton Network in shaping restrictive immigration narratives and policies. The discussion reflects on how extreme immigration ideas have resurfaced in modern discourse, contrasting them with historical perspectives on the benefits of immigration.

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