Migra!: A History of the U.S. Border Patrol (American Crossroads Book 29)

Migra! A Thorough and Substantive Study of the U.S.

Border Patrol Uncover the untold history of the United States Border Patrol, from its humble beginnings as a small peripheral outfit to its emergence as a large professional police force.

Kelly Lytle Hernández, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and expert in U.S.-Mexico relations, delves into a gold mine of lost and unseen records to reveal the daily challenges of policing the Mexican border and the unexpected partners and forgotten dynamics that shape this complex history. With a focus on race, migration, and law in the twentieth century, Migra! sheds light on how the U.S.

Border Patrol translated its mandate for comprehensive migration control into a project of policing immigrants and undocumented "aliens" in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.

This groundbreaking study is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of immigration law enforcement and its impact on American society. Don't miss out on this insightful and valuable book that will change the way you think about the U.S.

Border Patrol and its role in shaping American history.

Order your copy of Migra! today and discover the untold story of the United States Border Patrol.