Kitty Calavita
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 84
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Research report, commentary on the evolution and demise of 1971 labour legislation in California, USA restricting the employment of irregular migrants - discusses the theoretical background of "symbolic legal action", the historical role of illegal Mexican workers as a source of cheap labour, weak enforcement provisions, etc.; shows the use of illegal immigrants as political scapegoats during periods of economic recession and high unemployment. Bibliography and references.