Migrant Mexican workers standing in line at the U.S. Public Health Station. The notion that Mexicans overburden the government, particularly in health, education and welfare, drove legislation to repatriate, and in some cases, sterilize immigrants.

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<p>Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latin and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large.</p>


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Forced Sterilization of Mexican‑Americans: When U.S. Lawmakers Took a Page from the Nazi Playbook