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The Naturalization Act
The Naturalization Act occured because of the influx of immigrants, so they modified the period of time that would allow someone to be naturalized. It went from two years to five years to be naturalized. -
The Homestead Act
The Homestead Act, enacted during the Civil War in 1862, provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. governemtn could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land. Claimants were required to "improve" the plot by building a dwelling and the property, free and clear, except for a small registration fee. -
Naturalization Act Creates Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
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Mexican Revolution
The Homestead Act, enacted during the Civil War in 1862, provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. governemtn could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land. Claimants were required to "improve" the plot by building a dwelling and the property, free and clear, except for a small registration fee. -
Arizona Becomes a State
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The Emercengy Quota Act
The Emergency Quota Act restricted immigration into the United States. Although intended as temporary legislation, the Act proved in the long run the most important turning-point in American immigration policy because it added two new features to American immigration law. -
Labor Appropriation Act of 1924
Established official border patrol as a federal law enforcement agency. -
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Made it illegal to hire undocumented workers. -
Proof of Legal Status to Obtain License
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Arizona Proposition 203
Proposition 203 was also known as English Language Educator for Children in Public Schools act. What this did was make it illegal to have bilingual educator programs, meaning all school instruction are to be taught in English. In order to teach students English they are required to participate in an English Immersion programs, which usually puts the students behind academically. -
Proposition 200 approved
Denies public benefits to illegal immigrants. -
SB 1070 - Arizona Immigration Law
SB 1070 created state penalties for actions such as harboring or employing illegal immigrants. -
Arizona S.B 1070
The U.S law requires all immigrants that are in the states for more than 30 days to register with the U.S. government and have registration documents with them at all times. This is an Arizona law. -
Proposition 200 Revoked
Proposition 200 required proof of citizenship before voting. On June 17, 2013 the Supreme Court denied this proposition. -
President Obama Announced Executive Action to Prevent Deportation of Millions of Immigrants in the United States Illegally
