Chinese Exclusion Act Narration
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The History of Birthright Citizenship
From and after the expiration of 90 days next after the passage of this act, and until the expiration of 10 years next after the passage of this act, the coming of Chinese laborers to the United States be, and the same is hereby, suspended.
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The History of Birthright Citizenship
Before any Chinese passengers are landed from any such vessel, the collector or his deputy shall proceed to examine such passengers, comparing their certificates with the list and with the passengers. And no passenger shall be allowed to land in the United States from such vessel in violation of law.