As might be expected. this created serious problems on both sides of the border. The Mexican border towns were filled with those coming to look for work. The Immigration and Naturalization Service was busy rounding up and returning those who crossed illegally. Welfare agencies in this country had to help those who turned up stranded. Those who came in legally frequently neglected to advise the Immigration and Naturalization Service of their return to Mexico. and employers had their troubles with departure bond forfeitures. Those who entered illegally had no protection. They faced deportation if found. and were forced to work for anything they could get. no matter what the adverse effect on domestic workers. or the grief they brought to our Spanishspeaking citizens who might be confused with them. Because of these difficulties. representatives of this country and Mexico met in a conference beginning January 26. 1951. I was an adviser to the U.S. delegation at that conference.
Keywords matched
Naturalization Immigration deportation