Cato Daily Podcast
Marking a Century of Broken Immigration Policy
May 24, 2024
David Bier discusses the shift in US immigration policy from government proving immigrants shouldn't enter to individuals proving they should. The impact on Americans' rights and the need for a rights-based immigration system are highlighted, advocating for a rational and liberty-aligned approach.
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- Immigration policy shifted from government proving ineligibility to individuals proving eligibility post-1924, hindering economic opportunities for many.
- Restrictive immigration laws post-1924 resulted in decreased legal immigration rates and increased illegal immigration rates.
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Evolution of the US Immigration System
Prior to 1924, the US immigration system operated on a presumption that individuals had the right to immigrate unless the government could prove they fell into an excluded category. However, the Immigration Act of 1924 and subsequent legislation drastically changed this by introducing a system where everyone was presumed ineligible to immigrate unless they demonstrated eligibility. This legislation imposed overall caps, limits, and bans on nationalities, significantly reducing immigration rates and leading to a substantial decrease in the number of immigrants entering the US.
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