Immigrants, whether characterized as "illegal aliens" or "undocumented workers," have been a constant feature of California history from its beginning. This essay looks at immigration controversies during the Mexican era. Hurtado finds striking parallels with todays immigration debates. This history, he argues, should help us to think more creatively and humanely about the problem of the border.
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2011
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