Shadows of the Past: Operation Wetback and Modern Deportation

This chapter explores the historical parallels between Donald Trump's mass deportation proposals and the notorious Operation Wetback of 1954, the largest mass deportation in U.S. history. It examines the racial profiling and inhumane conditions faced by Mexican immigrants during that time, alongside the complexities of legal versus undocumented immigration. The narrative critiques these painful historical events and suggests that a more humane approach to immigration involves the legalization of workers rather than aggressive deportation tactics.