Banished Citizens

Discover the compelling narrative of "Banished Citizens" by Marla A. Ramírez, published by Harvard University Press in 2025. This hardback edition spans 368 pages and delves into a dark chapter of American history, where between 1921 and 1944, nearly one million ethnic Mexicans, predominantly women and children who were U.S. citizens, were forcibly removed across the southern border. Ramírez meticulously examines the profound and lasting impacts of this mass repatriation on the lives of these banished women and their descendants. Through their stories of resilience, she highlights their relentless pursuit to reclaim their citizenship and return home. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of identity, belonging, and the historical injustices faced by marginalized communities in the United States.