may 6, 1882 - Chinese Exclusion Act
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The Chinese Exclusion Act was a law passed in 1882 that prevented Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States. It led to later restrictions against other groups such as Indians and Japanese. It was a negative step towards equality because it didn't allow Chinese immigrants to become citizens of the United States, and led to discrimination against Chinese-Americans who were already citizens.
https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/chinese-exclusion-act-1882
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