23 Defining Moments in Immigration Policy History

Ever wondered how we ended up with this cobbled-together immigration system? Drawing on a mix of sources, including Guarding the Golden Door, here are the 23 defining moments in immigration policy history that helped create the system we know today: 1. Naturalization Act of 1790 - It restricted naturalization to "free white persons." Naturalization restrictions by race were not completely removed until 1952. The "Am I Not a Man And a Brother" anti-slavery medallion produced by Josiah...Full Story