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Code Switch

100 years of immigration policies working to keep out immigrants

Jun 5, 2024
Exploring the racist roots of US immigration policies, the podcast delves into the impact on immigrants in Florida, the disconnect between policies and human realities, and the historical context of states challenging federal actions. It sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced at the border and the political dynamics shaping the discourse around immigration.
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  • US immigration policies historically intertwined with racism, creating barriers for non-white immigrants.
  • Current border crisis reflects past US interventions in Central America, shaping migration patterns and challenges.

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The Historical Impact of Immigration Laws on Racism

The podcast delves into the history of immigration policies in the US, discussing the impact of laws like the Immigration Act of 1924. This law, based on fear of European immigration, restricted entry for southern and eastern Europeans while fully banning Asians. It intertwined immigration policies with racism and the quest for a homogeneous white Anglo-Saxon nation.

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