Immigration Restriction Act

Immigration Restriction Act

Immigration Restriction Act may refer to:
*Immigration Restriction Act 1901 in Australia
*Immigration Restriction Act of 1924 (also known as the National Origins Act or the Johnston-Reed Act) in the United States
*Immigration Restriction Act 1935 in New Zealand


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