Immigration Timeline J.Michels

By jennymichels0

  • 1790

    Any free white person could apply for citizenship after 2 years of residency, according to rules made by Congress

  • 1819

    First significant federal legislation on immigration. Includes reporting of immigration and rules for passengers from US ports bound for Europe

  • 1875

    Henderson v Mayor of New York decision made it that all state laws on immigration are unconstitutional

  • 1880

    5.2 million immigrants have entered the country from 1880 to 1890

  • 1892

    Ellis Island opens up for immigrants

  • 1917

    Immigration Act called for literacy tests to anyone entering the U.S. over the age of 16

  • 1940

    Fingerprinting and registering Aliens were required

  • 1986

    Immigration Reform and Control Act provided for amnesty for many illegal aliens and sanctions for employers hiring illegals

  • 1996

    AZ law requires a proof of citizenship to get driver's license

  • 2000

    Bilingual education is banned in AZ

  • 2004

    AZ voters approve of Proposition 200, which denies public benefits to illegal immigrants

  • 2008

    Sheriff Joe Arpaio does immigration sweeps in East Phoenix to arrest "illegal immigrants"

  • Jan 2010

    Pearce introduces Senate Bill 1070

  • Feb 2010

    SB 1070 passes Senate 17-13

  • April 2010

    SB 1070 becomes law