The Chinese Must Go

"The Chinese Must Go" explores the origins of racialized immigration policies in America, beginning in the 1850s and examining how such policies, along with violence and vigilantism, shaped perceptions of Chinese immigrants. The book details the escalation of hostility and the evolution of immigration law leading up to the Chinese Exclusion Act, offering a compelling look at how these historical events influenced America's understanding of who belongs and who is considered an outsider.