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Exclusion Act
Description
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 United States and set precedent for the country’s ongoing discriminatory immigration policies.
Object ID
37.01.05
Citation (Chicago-style 18th Edition)
U.S. Congress
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Exclusion Act
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National Archives and Records Administration
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May 6, 1882
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https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/chinese-exclusion-act
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Multimedia details
Creator
U.S. Congress
Publisher
National Archives and Records Administration
Date
1882-05-06
Location
United States
Language
eng
Type
Text
Format
Legal document
File Format
jpg
Subject
Chinese Exclusion Act; Racial discrimination
Source
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Credit Line
Courtesy of the National Archives Catalog
Licensor
Public Domain
MUMI Number
37.01.TXT.008
Creator
U.S. Congress
Publisher
National Archives and Records Administration
Date
1882-05-06
Location
United States
Language
eng
Type
Text
Format
Legal document
File Format
jpg
Subject
Chinese Exclusion Act; Racial discrimination
Source
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Credit Line
Courtesy of the National Archives Catalog
Licensor
Public Domain
MUMI Number
37.01.TXT.008
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