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April 4, 2026Journal of American Ethnic History

The Deportation Machine: America's Long History of Expelling Immigrants

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LGLaura D. Gutiérrez

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This book explores immigration history, revealing the complexities of deportation mechanisms in the U.S., highlighting their implications.

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  • The research examines the historical mechanisms of immigrant expulsion in the United States, focusing on deportation methods.
  • Analysis of archival holdings in the U.S. and Mexico
  • Examination of legislative changes and immigration policies
  • Utilization of first-person narratives to illustrate individual experiences
  • Quantitative documentation of forced removals through charts
  • Identifies voluntary departures as a primary mechanism of expulsion
  • Reveals a historical continuum of racialized deportation practices
  • Documents the role of fear and violence in facilitating voluntary departures
  • Highlights the expansion of the carceral state and its connection to immigration policy

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Laura D. Gutiérrez (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0af36659487ece0fa5277https://doi.org/10.5406/19364695.45.3.06
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  4. 4Beyond Cooperation: The Role of Origin Countries in Deportation Efforts, Evidence from Mexico (1942 to 1964)2025
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