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The Palmer Raids (1919-1920) were raids by the federal government on alleged radical centers, during a time when the US was against immigrants and radicalism (often putting the two as one). The raids were supposed to uncover dynamite, but no dynamite was found. About 6,000 people were arested, and 500 who were not American citizens were deported.

The Communists, socialists, and anarchists were most targeted during the Palmer Raids.

What is a Palmer raid?

  • Palmer raid is also called the Palmer red raid, which was conducted on conducted in November 1919 and January 1920.
  • Raids and arrests took place under the direction of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, with 3,000 arrested.
  • The raids particularly targeted Italian immigrants and Eastern European Jewish immigrants with alleged left-wing ties, with a particular focus on Italian anarchists and immigrant left-wing labor activists.

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