jan 1, 1882 - Chinese Exlusion Act and Immigration Act

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Shift in US immigration policy; caused more restrictiveness.

Called out Chinese Americans and limited their entry and eligibility for citizenship.

CHANGE: First time America called out one race of immigrants specifically, denying their rights

Immigration Act in response to Chinese Exclusion - excluded those "more likely to become a public charge"

Continuity: growing restrictiveness towards those who may be mentally disabled or nonwhite

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