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Operation Wetback: Illegal Immigration Myths

In 1954, Dwight Eisenhower approved “Operation Wetback,” a Stalinist-like raid, sweep and relocation program targeting illegal immigrants. The story, embroidered in myths of success, is catching the attention of immigration reactionaries for all the wrong reasons.

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