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LA's Bum Blockade: A Tale of Prejudice and Redemption
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In the midst of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl migration, Los Angeles Police Chief James E. Davis initiated the Bum Blockade in 1936, deploying officers to stop migrants from entering California. This controversial move, which lasted a few months, was met with resistance from locals and drew national attention. The blockade echoed larger biases against migrants and resulted in harsh treatment of some, like a World War I veteran. Today, Hornbrook, one of the towns affected, has transformed its stance, embracing migrants and stranded travelers with community support and resources.
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