Deportation: The Origins of U.S. Policy

"Deportation" explores the origins and evolution of America's deportation policies, tracing how they expanded from targeting Chinese workers in 1882 to include various groups over the ensuing decades. The book examines both domestic and international aspects of deportation, highlighting its role within broader geopolitical contexts. Through detailed research, it offers a comprehensive history of how deportation has become a significant and complex legal and social practice that continues to shape notions of citizenship and immigration today.