Fear and Strategy: The Politics of Deportation

This chapter explores the Trump administration's use of fear as a tool for mass deportation and the strategy of 'attrition through enforcement' to compel voluntary departure among immigrant populations. It critiques the historical context of immigration policies, tracing bipartisan influences and the criminalization of immigration from previous administrations. The discussion highlights the troubling implications for immigrant rights, the targeting of sanctuary cities, and the role of media in shaping public perception and policy.