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In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act
limited Chinese immigration to 5,000 people per year.
was strongly opposed by nativist groups.
was debated in Congress but did not pass.
halted Chinese immigration for a period.

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"halted Chinese immigration for a period."

The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) barred Chinese laborers from immigrating for 10 years (and was later extended and expanded), effectively halting Chinese labor immigration for decades.