Immigration

  • Naturalization Act

    If were a free white person that lived in U.S. for 2 years with good character would become citizen by taking a record of it. If were a child under 21 years of age then automatically had citizenship regardless of birthplace.
  • Chinese Exclusion act

    Excluded chinese from migrating to the U.S. for ten years becuase the workers were seen as a threat. If people were caught brining people into the country it would be a $500 fine.
  • Displaced Person's Act

    People who were fleeing places because of the war could come to America and stay as long as they were a good citizen staying out of jail keeping a job and there families could stay as well.
  • Secure Fence Act

    Reinforcing fencing at the southern border.