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6 of 66 of 6 Items Feature Immigration Attitudes toward immigration and the legislation adopted to regulate it have varied greatly throughout American history. In 1882, President Chester A. Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, the first significant law regulating immigration into the United States. This act was designed to make it almost impossible for people from China to move to the United States. The Chinese Exclusion Act was repealed in 1943 when the United States began using a quota system for all immigration, a system that continued for decades. Quotas were wildly uneven, with most spots set aside for immigrants from western Europe. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Immigration Act of 1965, which phased out official quotas. Instead, decisions about immigration now relied on such factors as a person’s skills and education. Reuniting families was also a priority. U.S. immigration policy today is built on the standard set by the 1965 law, which was also a major factor in significant demographic changes within the United States. Today, debate continues about immigration. Some potential immigrants are refugees escaping desperate situations. A refugee is a person who is forced to flee a country for reasons such as persecution or war. Many refugees would be in danger if they returned to their countries of origin. When the United States is involved in a violent international conflict, refugee status is sometimes granted to people affected. For example, thousands of Hmong people, an ethnic minority in Laos, fled their homeland due to the Vietnam War. Thousands of Hmong have been granted sanctuary in the United States in the decades since. Following through on a campaign promise, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to suspend immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. He then issued two more orders, revising the original order in ways that protected the administration from lawsuits alleging that the orders were unconstitutionally discriminatory against Muslims. For example, his third order banned entry for people from North Korea. Unauthorized entry by refugees crossing the U.S. border from Mexico increased steadily beginning in the early 2010s. Breaking from previous administrations, under which adults who entered the U.S. illegally were briefly detained and then released until their case made its way through the courts, the Trump administration adopted a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding unauthorized entry into the United States. Any adult who entered the United States illegally was subject to criminal prosecution, and those traveling with children would be separated from their children. This practice caused widespread outrage. Anyone born in the United States or its territories, and most people with at least one American citizen parent, are automatically citizens of the United States. Others must apply to become citizens in what is called the naturalization process. Select the link to read about the process outlined by the government for legal immigration. Do you think these rules are fair and reasonable? Why or why not? Question I read this passage(1 point) Responses True True False False Skip to navigation

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The passage provides an overview of U.S. immigration policy throughout history, highlighting significant legislation and changes, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Immigration Act of 1965, policies under the Trump administration, and the process of naturalization. It offers a historical context for the evolving attitudes and regulations surrounding immigration in the United States.

As for the question about whether the rules outlined are fair and reasonable, opinions will vary based on individual beliefs and values regarding immigration, human rights, and national security. Some may argue the rules are fair as they seek to manage immigration systematically, while others may contend they are overly restrictive or discriminatory.

If you’d like to discuss specific aspects of the immigration laws or share your view, feel free to elaborate!