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The Brutal History of America's Border Patrol
56:45 - 1:13:09 (16:23)
In this episode, the history of America's Border Patrol is discussed, including their treatment of undocumented Mexican immigrants in the 1950s, their focus on Hollywood for raids, and their pursuit of nationwide purges of undocumented migrants called Operation Cloud Burst.
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The Border Patrol's Operation Wetback, which aimed to deport undocumented Mexicans in the 1950s, resulted in an estimated 250,000 to 1.5 million deportations.
56:45 - 1:13:09 (16:23)
Immigration
Summary
The Border Patrol's Operation Wetback, which aimed to deport undocumented Mexicans in the 1950s, resulted in an estimated 250,000 to 1.5 million deportations. The operation drew protests, particularly from Texas farmers who saw undocumented labor as a necessity for their businesses, and even resulted in threats against the Border Patrol.