The Deportation Machine

The Deportation Machine explores the extensive and troubling history of the US government's efforts to expel immigrants over the past 140 years, highlighting how various groups have been targeted through formal deportations, voluntary departures, and self-deportations. Adam Goodman provides a detailed examination of the mechanisms and policies used to control and remove immigrants, revealing the broader social and political implications. The book uncovers the roots of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States and the roles played by various actors in shaping these practices.