As the year 2025 approaches, a stark comparison emerges between the current climate of immigration policy in the United States and that of a century ago, specifically in 1924 when the Johnson-Reed Act was enacted.
The Johnson-Reed Act fundamentally transformed American immigration policy, establishing stringent restrictions primarily based on racial and ethnic criteria. This legislation was driven by rampant racism and eugenics ideologies, which categorized certain nationalities as inferior.
In contemporary times, while overt racism may be less prevalent, subtler forms are still believed to influence today’s immigration policies. A notable example is a statement made by the current president about the supposed
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