FAQ About Emma Goldman
Why was Emma Goldman deported from the United States?
Emma Goldman was deported from the United States in 1919 due to her opposition to the U.S. government and its policies, notably her vocal criticism of World War I. Her anti-draft activism, along with her anarchist activities, led to her arrest and subsequent deportation under the Anarchist Exclusion Act. She was sent to Soviet Russia, a place she initially supported but later criticized after witnessing its oppressive nature firsthand.
