Data Borders: How Silicon Valley Is Building an Industry Around Immigrants. By Melissa Villa-Nicholas.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 1. P. 65 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Olea-Calixto, Joel Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

"Data Borders: How Silicon Valley Is Building an Industry Around Immigrants" by Melissa Villa-Nicholas delves into the intersection of technology, surveillance, and immigration in the United States. The author explores the collaboration between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Silicon Valley companies, highlighting how data is used to include or exclude individuals from the state. Villa-Nicholas also discusses the impact of border enforcement on marginalized communities, particularly Latinx migrants, and emphasizes the need for immigrant data rights in the face of increasing surveillance. The book offers a blend of research and personal narratives, making it a valuable resource for scholars, lawyers, and activists advocating for immigrant rights and challenging oppressive algorithms in the surveillance state. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/03, Vol. 56, Issue 1, p65
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whae060
  • Accession Number:182471139
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