The United States has always had a strong response to periods of economic fluctuation: the call for increased deportations. This is political theater and the government’s way of redirecting public anxiety and putting the strain on vulnerable communities, minorities and marginalized people. During economic downturns, labor instability and financial stress lead to heightened immigration enforcement.
These fluctuations themselves foster fear among communities. Rising inflation, job insecurity and market volatility all create curiosity, leaving people with more questions than answers. Rather than confronting these issues, the U.S. would rather find a scapegoat: immigrants.
History shows a pattern of this. During the Great Depression, the U.S. government…
