The Immigration Act of 1924's Impact

Imagine a single signature deciding the fate of millions. This Date Matters. The Immigration

Act of 1924 did just that, slashing immigration by eighty percent. It imposed quotas

based on national origin, effectively banning Asians while rolling out the welcome

mat for Northern Europeans. Overnight, families were torn apart,

parents and children separated, dreams crushed at the border. This law lasted

forty years, forever altering America's demographic tapestry. The ripple effects

still shape today's immigration debates, reminding us how one policy shift can rewrite countless

lives. In history's mirror, we see why these debates remain so deeply personal.