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The Inspection Room at Ellis Island in New York circa 1910.

The History of Categorizing Immigrants as Either Good or Bad

In the 19th century, debates about contract workers sorted immigrants into "natural" and "unnatural" categories.

by Hidetaka Hirota via Made By History on March 26, 2025

Migrants feet and bags after being dropped off within view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Aug. 11.

The Disturbing Precedent for Busing Migrants to Other States

In the 19th century, Americans dumped poor migrants overseas. Now some governors are shipping them off to other states.

by Hidetaka Hirota via Made By History on August 16, 2022

Immigrants from Europe pose for a photograph upon their arrival at Ellis Island (1913).

First, They Excluded the Irish

Trump may block entry to foreigners who need public benefits—a proposal rooted in 19th-century laws targeting poor immigrants.

by Hidetaka Hirota, Emma Green via The Atlantic on February 2, 2017

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