This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the Immigration Act of 1917, which banned immigration from a huge area of the world, referred to as the Asiatic Barred Zone.

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Here is the full article. It discusses the history of the ban, to educate us on what happened and by making us aware of the effects in relation to the current chaotic immigration-related drama.  Many acts and repealed followed this act, constantly changing the laws and who they pertained to. I think this is very similar to what is happening now.

-Mat J (6)