The 'immigration' plan from the '50s under Eisenhower that Trump was lauding at the debate was known as Operation Wetback. I wonder why he didn't refer to it by it's name? The program was a joint US - Mexico plan that ran for about 8 years.
The original Operation Wetback is generally considered an abject failure. The operation was fraught with problems that included harsh and unjust treatment of people. It came to an end under pressure from farmers and others that demanded cheap labor. The Mexican government wanted that cheap labor as well - they lost the battle.
The original Operation Wetback is generally considered an abject failure. The operation was fraught with problems that included harsh and unjust treatment of people. It came to an end under pressure from farmers and others that demanded cheap labor. The Mexican government wanted that cheap labor as well - they lost the battle.
