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Naturalization Act of 1790
The Naturalization Act of 1790 was the first set of laws for citizens and immigrants across the entire country. This allowed the people who were not citizens but had been in the United States for two years to apply for their citizenship. The Naturalization Act of 1790 also allowed children who were born to United States citizens outside of the country to still be born United States citizens. http://jeremyrenners.blogspot.com/2009/06/naturalization-act-of-1870.html -
Reporting on Immigration
Congress passed a federal legislation for immigration throughout the country. This legislation stated that all immigration to the United States needed to be reported, this included people crossing the border by foot as well as by boat. This also set rules for those leaving the United States. http://www.fairus.org/facts/us_laws -
The California Gold Rush
The find of gold in California mines caused the first mass immigration. People came from all over the country in hopes of becoming rich off of gold, the mass of people came mostly from China. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-antebellum/5425 -
The Beginning of Border Patrol
For the first time in the United States mounted guards patrolled the border between the United States and Mexico as a way to ensure illegal immigrants did not enter the country unannounced.This began in Western Texas along the border in El Paso. They went all the way to California. https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/along-us-borders/history -
Mexican Immigration
Many people chose to leave Mexico during the Mexico Revolution and come to the United States. There were few jobs in Mexico, and a lot of violence during this time so it was easy for a lot of people to want to leave that setting. Most of these people ended up settling in the south western United States in California, Texas, and Arizona. http://time.com/3742067/history-mexican-immigration/
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Arizona Became a State
Arizona became a State on February 14, 1912. http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/arizona -
Labor Appropriation Act of 1924
In 1924 border patrol was founded as a federal law enforcement agency in order to keep immigrants from entering the country undocumented. https://www.cbp.gov/about/history/1924-border-patrol-established -
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
More laws were established that put several more restrictions on people immigrating to the United States from Mexico. President Johnson signed the Act at the Statue of Liberty. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_and_Nationality_Act_of_1965 -
Immigration Center at Ellis Island
The Ellis Island Immigration Center opened to document all of the immigrants who came to the United States. There is a wall where they have all of the names of people who have come to the United States engraved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 made it illegal for undocumented workers to be hired. All employers had to check everyone of their employees status regarding immigration. This act included and amnesty program. This allowed aliens who had been in the United States since before the first of the year of 1982 to continue working even if they were undocumented. https://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/immigration-reform-and-control-act-1986-irca -
Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act
The Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act enriched border patrol. This Act also declared that people who were not United States citizens would not be able to receive benefits from their workplaces. http://library.uwb.edu/static/USimmigration/1996_illegal_immigration_reform_and_immigrant_responsibility_act.html
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Proposition 200
Arizona Legislature passed Prop 200 which requires people to have verification of their status upon being in the United States in order to obtain a driver's license. https://www.azag.gov/sgo-opinions/state-and-local-public-benefits-subject-proposition-200 -
Extra Caution and Protection at the Border after 9/11
The terrorist attack that occurred on 9/11 lead to many people going to the United States and Mexico border to ensure safety and outbreak. http://stenonerd.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-hold-in-my-hands.html
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SB 1070 AZ Immigration Law
This law created punishments for employers or people who were housing illegal immigrants. People could face serious charges if they provided a home or a job for people who were in the United States illegally. The Governor of AZ, Jan Brewer met with Obama and they talked about the border and immigration issues regarding security. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_SB_1070 -
Proposition 200 Revoked
This proposition that was passed a few years earlier was revoked. This allowed people to vote without showing any proof of citizenship. This proposition was denied by the Supreme Court. https://www.cga.ct.gov/PS98/rpt/olr/htm/98-R-1002.htm
