Naturalization Act of 1870

Naturalization Act of 1870

The Naturalization Act of 1870 (16 Stat. 254) was a law passed by the United States Congress concerning immigration and immigrants. It was created to deal with two immigration issues:

  • a system of controls for the naturalization process and penalties for fraudulent practices
  • naturalization laws for aliens and for persons of African descent[1]

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