The history of Chicano and Mexican American workers in the United States is marked by resilience amid systemic oppression, particularly during the Great Depression era. Between 1929 and 1939, the U.S. government conducted massive deportation campaigns targeting Chicanos and Mexicans, rounding up approximately 500,000 people regardless of their citizenship status. These deportations were not only an attempt to reduce labor competition but also functioned as a weapon against civil rights and labor activists within the Chicano community. One prominent example was the 1917 Bisbee deportation in Arizona, where striking miners, mostly Chicanos, were forcibly loaded onto cattle cars and abandoned in the Mexican desert. This tactic was emulated during the 1920s and 1930s, including the struggles experienced at the Gallup-American Company mines in New Mexico, where labor militancy met harsh retaliation. Martial law was declared during strikes, and miners were forcibly removed from company lands, reflecting the violent suppression of Chicano labor movements. During this period, Chicanos and Mexicans faced severe discrimination and segregation in housing, education, and public amenities such as parks, swimming pools, and theaters. Practices included restricting access to these facilities on certain days to prevent interaction with Anglo populations. Employment opportunities were limited to low-paying agricultural jobs, mines, foundries, and garment factories. Many businesses openly declared “Only White Labor Employed Here,” epitomizing the racial divisions maintained by capitalist interests. Despite these adversities, Chicano activists and labor leaders, such as those involved with the Liga Obrera de Habla Española, mobilized thousands of members in pursuit of workers' rights and social justice. Their efforts, although met with deportations and arrests, laid the groundwork for future civil rights accomplishments. World War II brought a significant shift, as around 500,000 Chicanos served in the armed forces abroad, fighting fascism. Back home, their service challenged prevailing stereotypes and fueled demands for equality. The struggle for Chicano liberation, however, did not end there; deportations and discrimination continued into the 1950s and resonate in some forms even today. Understanding this history is crucial in recognizing the contributions and hardships of Chicano and Mexican American communities in the U.S. It also sheds light on the ongoing fight against systemic injustices and the importance of solidarity in social and labor movements. Through remembering past struggles, we can better appreciate the resilience and continuous activism that define Chicano liberation efforts.