U.S. Immigration Legislation

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  • Alien Friends Act of 1798

    This act allows the President to deport any aliens that are dangerous.

  • Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

    This act prohibited Chinese laborers from coming to the U.S.

  • Immigration Act of 1971

    This act restricted immigration of 'undesirables' from other countries.

  • Secure Fence of 2006

    This act allowed the Department of Homeland Security to gain control over the United States-Mexico border and the maritime border.