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Guest commentary: Standing in solidarity with our immigrant histories

“Inasmuch as Mr. Ozawa is of a race ineligible to citizenship, there would appear no way under present law, whereby he can secure permanent residence in the United States. It is necessary therefore…that he depart from the country upon the termination of his student status.” —Edward J. Saughnessy. Acting Commissioner of Immigration, 1937 The above […]