Naturalization Act of 1870
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Not to be confused with the United Kingdom Naturalisation Act 1870.
The Naturalization Act of 1870 (16 Stat. 254) was a United States federal law that created a system of controls for the naturalization process and penalties for fraudulent practices. It is also noted for extending the naturalization process to "aliens of African nativity and to persons of African descent" while also maintaining exclusion of the process to naturalized Chinese Americans and other groups.[3]
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Long title | An Act to amend the Naturalization Laws and to punish Crimes against the same, and for other Purposes. |
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Enacted by | the 41st United States Congress |
Effective | July 14, 1870 |
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Public law | Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 41ā254 |
Statutes at Large | 16 Stat. 254-256 |
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