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Fearing an increase in Chinese immigration, this act was created to stem the tide of Chinese immigration by allowing only 105 Chinese immigrants per year.
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Fearing an onslaught of immigrants, this act established maximum annual quotas for immigrants.
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Refining the Emergency Immigration Act of 1921, this act set tighter limits and smaller quotas.
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Mass deportations of Mexican immigrants, authorized by President Herbert Hoover.
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This act created what is today know as "the green card"
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This act served to unify US immigration law by bringing together all of the different laws around the country. It is still the basisi of the current immigration laws today.
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The 1986 Act legalized many immigrants currently in the US, and allowed illegal immigrants to legally work some farming jobs.
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The Patriot Act was created as a response to the 9/11 attacks. Many believe it goes completely against the philosophy of our country and fore-fathers.
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Act began the construction of over 700 miles of fence between the US and Mexico
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Sweeping legislation passed in Arizona with respect to immigration laws. It was a political highlight across the United States.
