How Did We Get Here? The Rise of Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric as a Sociopolitical Force in U.S. Immigration Discourse and Enforcement Policy Through a Latino Lens

Author

• Andrea Maldonado, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

4-2026

Document Type

Thesis

First Advisor

Dr. Mayra L. Avila

Second Advisor

Dr. Alvaro J. Corral

Third Advisor

Dr. Carla Angulo-Pasel

Comments

Copyright 2026 Andrea Maldonado. All Rights Reserved.

Recommended Citation

Maldonado, A. (2026) How Did We Get Here? The Rise of Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric as a Sociopolitical Force in U.S. Immigration Discourse and Enforcement Policy Through a Latino Lens [Undergraduate honors thesis]. Scholarworks @ UTRGV. https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/honors/19