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Kelly Lytle Hernández is a renowned historian and professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. She specializes in the intersections of race, migration, and law, particularly focusing on the history…
Kelly Lytle Hernández is a renowned historian and professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. She specializes in the intersections of race, migration, and law, particularly focusing on the history of the U.S.-Mexico border. Her notable works include "Migra! A History of the U.S. Border Patrol," which examines the evolution of border enforcement, and "City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging in Los Angeles, 1771–1965," which explores the historical roots of mass incarceration in Los Angeles. Hernández's research is deeply informed by her passion for social justice and her commitment to shedding light on the histories of marginalized communities.
