The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first U.S. law barring a specific ethnic group from immigration, halting Chinese laborers for a decade. It shaped restrictive federal policies, benefiting nativist groups and labor unions seeking to reduce competition. This act profoundly impacted Chinese communities, leading to decades of discrimination and legal battles for civil rights.
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