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First European Settlers in America
The first true immigrants to the American continent were often looking for religious freedom and a chance to start anew. -
Gadsden Purchase
The US purchases the lower part of Arizona, effectively changing the border between the US and Mexico -
Page Act of 1875
Act that prohibited certain groups of Chinese people from immigrating, particularly women who engaged in prostitution as a profession, convicts, and forced laborers. -
Construction of Statue of Liberty Begins
Long held as the symbol of American Immigration, this statue is said to represent the mixing pot of the US. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Order signed by President Arthur prohibiting all Chinese immigration to the US -
Immigration Act of 1907
Raised the Immigration fee from $2 to $4, set a limit on the number of Japanese immigrants allowed. -
Arizona becomes a state
Arizona enters the union as the 48th state. -
Ellis Island Closes
Ellis Island closes and immigrants are no longer processed here before being admitted the the US after processing more than 12 million people. -
Immigration Act of 1990
Signed into effect by President George H. W. Bush, it reformed the previous act and set a defined limit on the number of immigrants allowed into the US per year. -
Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Sheriff Joe assumes office and becomes one of the most notorious enforcers of immigration -
DREAM Act first Introduced
A proposed piece of legislature that would allow for alien minors to receive legal citizenship. -
Secure Fence Act of 2006
Signed by President George W. Bush, this act called for a fence to be built along the US/Mexico border. -
Arizona SB 1070
This piece of legislature has called much attention to Arizona because it is a strict requirement for aliens to have their documentation on them at all times. -
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Act started by President Obama to allow for certain youth who meet requirements to be exempt from deportation and receive work visas. -
Donald Trump's Wall
Donald Trump has stated that he will build a wall between the US and Mexico and that Mexico will pay for it.
