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Set boundaries for naturalization to immigrants who were "free white persons" of "good moral character". Excluded Asians, servants, American Indians, and slaves
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Alien and Sedition Act goes into place. Increceased residency requirement for Naturalization to 14 years. President given power to deport immigrants.
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Residency requirements lower to 5 years by President Thomas Jefferson
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United States takes ownership of New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California. Over 80,000 Mexicans living in territory granted citizenship.
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Immigration from China booms due to the Gold Rush. Foreign miner's tax imposed by state of California.
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Ellis Island opens in New York harbor. Main entry point for roughly 12 million European immigrants
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Began a limit to 3% of immigrants entering over the past years. Limits the number of immigrants from certain countries.
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Labor Appropriate Act of 1924 goes into full effect and establishes the U.S. Border Patrol
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President Roosevelt enacts Executive Order 9066 to send thousands of Japanese Americans to camps. Camps were set up in Arizona, Oregon, California, and Washington.
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Brought more than 5 million young Mexican laborers to the U.S. to work on farms and railroads. Went on for 22 years.
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Operation Wetback starts and deports a majoritiy of undocumented immigrants
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After decline in European immigrants, Ellis Island shuts down.
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Written by Director of the state Motor Vehicle Division Russel Pearce
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Over 6,000 members deployed to assist in declining the amount of undocumented immigrants crossing the border from Mexico.
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Forced all people over 14 to register within Maricopa County. Regulates state law enforcement. State officials to determine an individuals immigration status on any routine stop.
