Mae Ngai
Mae Ngai is a prominent historian and scholar known for her work on immigration and race in the United States. She has extensively researched and written about the historical context of immigration laws, particularly focusing on how they have shaped racial hierarchies and influenced social policies. Ngai's influential book, 'Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America,' explores the development of the category of 'illegal' immigrants and the impact of race on immigration policy. Her scholarship highlights the intersections of race, immigration, and citizenship, making her a vital voice in contemporary discussions on these issues.
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Mae Ngai, a history professor at Columbia University, explained that the Alien Enemies Act was informed by the French Revolution and aimed at quashing political opposition from immigrants who were sympathetic to France.
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As the historian Mae Ngai argues, this act came to define race in America.
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