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The Disturbing Precedent for Busing Migrants to Other States
In the 19th century, Americans dumped poor migrants overseas. Now some governors are shipping them off to other states.
by
Hidetaka Hirota
via
Made By History
on
August 16, 2022
First, They Excluded the Irish
Trump may block entry to foreigners who need public benefits—a proposal rooted in 19th-century laws targeting poor immigrants.
by
Hidetaka Hirota
,
Emma Green
via
The Atlantic
on
February 2, 2017
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The Racist Origins of America’s Broken Immigration System
How a little-known, century-old law perpetuated the odious notion that certain types of immigrants degrade our nation’s character.
by
Felipe De La Hoz
via
The New Republic
on
May 1, 2024