Immigration Act of 1891

The Immigration Act of 1891 was a U.S. law that established a federal system for regulating immigration. It aimed to control the influx of immigrants by requiring health inspections and legal checks at ports of entry. The Act marked the beginning of a more organized approach to immigration, enabling the government to exclude individuals deemed undesirable due to health issues, criminal backgrounds, or other reasons. It also created the Bureau of Immigration to oversee immigration processes. This legislation set the stage for future immigration policies and restrictions in the United States.