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Exclusion Act

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The Exclusion Act (May 6, 1882) banned entry of Chinese migrant laborers into the United States. It was the first piece of significant legislation restricting migration into the U.S. and set precedent for the country’s ongoing discriminatory immigration policies.

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U.S. Congress

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Exclusion Act

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May 6, 1882

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U.S. Congress

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1882-05-06

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eng

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Chinese Exclusion Act; Racial discrimination

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Courtesy of the National Archives Catalog

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National Archives

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U.S. Congress

Date

1882-05-06

Language

eng

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Text

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Legal document

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png

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Chinese Exclusion Act; Racial discrimination

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Courtesy of the National Archives Catalog

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National Archives

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