Term Papers: U.S. Use Westlaw to research the relevant legislation.
After a relatively open-door policy early in its history, the U.S. immigration laws became stricter in the 1920s, when Congress “closed the door” on immigrants. In 1965, it relaxed the restrictions and let more people enter the U.S. Use Westlaw to research the relevant legislation.
Keeping historical events in mind, provide reasons for such a shift. Should the U.S. be consistent and strict about enforcing immigration laws? Support your answers with quotes from legal authorities.
Do you agree with the idea that the Chinese Exclusion Act is constitutional? Read the case Chae Chan Ping v. U.S., and support your views with legal authority.
