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The Train to Crystal City by Jan Jarboe Russell details the internment of German, Japanese, and Italian-born families in the Crystal City Enemy Detention Facility during World War II. It explores the experiences of detainees, the rationale behind their arrest, the management of the camp, and the forced repatriations of many internees to war-torn countries, revealing the complex interplay of national security and human rights during this period. Topics include wrongful internment, family separation, and wartime repatriation.