acabrera1#hist416 Overall, it gives a better understanding of how history still impacts border issues we see today.
#hist416 It shows how enforcement practices developed differently in different areas along the border
#hist416 The book helped me see how immigration policies were tied to economic needs, especially in agriculture
#hist416 I liked how Hernández used sources from both the U.S. and Mexico to give a more complete history.
#hist416 The book shows immigration enforcement was not always consistent and often changed depending on the time period, just like any political agenda on BOTH sides
#hist416 It highlights how early Border Patrol agents had little training, which affected how enforcement was carried out. luckily they have better training today.
#hist416 The use of personal stories helped show the real human impact behind immigration policies and enforcement.
#hist416 I found it interesting how labor demand influenced who was targeted at the border, especially Mexican workers.
#hist416 he book shows the Border Patrol started small and grew over time based on political and economic needs, not just law enforcement goals
@cjoshua2118 I agree that the enforcement was about the social attitudes at the time. Race also showed how the government was already trying to demonize a certain race to push their agenda #Hist416