February 12, 1922, was a day of revelations in the world of immigration on the Mexican border. United States Immigration officials have been working tirelessly to stem the tide of smuggling, but the task has proven to be a daunting one. Unlike their counterparts at Ellis Island and other Atlantic ports, inspectors on the southern California-Mexico border must be constantly on the lookout for smugglers and their human cargo. The cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Bakersfield, and Fresno have all become hotspots for this illicit activity.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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