Mexican Repatriation

Mexican Repatriation was a government-backed and community-supported effort during the 1930s Great Depression, aimed at encouraging or forcing people of Mexican descent—many U.S. citizens—to leave the United States and return to Mexico. Thousands of Latinos, often facing economic hardship and discrimination, were deported or pressured to go, regardless of their citizenship status. This program reflected widespread anti-immigrant sentiment and economic struggles, leading to significant social and personal impacts on Mexican-American communities. The Repatriation was controversial, as many deported individuals had strong ties to the U.S. and contributed to American society.