What America Has Actually Done for Immigrants Since 1900
A long-view package on support, exclusion, rights, and enforcement.
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Source notes: Timeline package drafted from public history and federal agency records; citations should be continuously updated.
The U.S. has built major immigrant support pathways, while also creating restrictions, exclusions, and uneven access.
The practical reality is both true at once: meaningful support exists, and access still depends heavily on legal status, geography, and policy period.