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“In 1935, the Los Angeles Police Department, via mayoral directive, sends a battalion of police officers to the Nevada border to stop hitchhikers, primarily Mexican nationals, from entering the state of California. They return after four days and report that they were unable to stem the flow of…” quote by James Frey
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““In 1935, the Los Angeles Police Department, via mayoral directive, sends a battalion of police officers to the Nevada border to stop hitchhikers, primarily Mexican nationals, from entering the state of California. They return after four days and report that they were unable to stem the flow of immigration.””

James Frey

About This Quote

Source Historical Account: Los Angeles Police Department operation, 1935, newspaper report

The police attempted to block Mexican immigration at the Nevada border but failed to stop the flow.

In simple terms: Police tried to stop migrants but couldn't.

Key Takeaway

Enforcement alone cannot halt migration.

Themes

migration policy law enforcement border control

Mood

critical reflective

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • border security
  • immigration activism
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

immigration enforcement political will human mobility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternative approaches could address migration challenges?
  • How do political motives shape enforcement actions?
A Different Perspective

Complex social and economic forces drive migration beyond simple enforcement.

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