AIISF Responds to Immigration Restriction Announcement
In response to last night’s presidential announcement to suspend immigration to the United States:
“Our nation’s history has definitively shown that immigrants have made essential contributions to America’s health and economic growth. Yet time and time again, immigrants continue to be singled out as convenient scapegoats in times of national crisis. The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in 1882 as a temporary measure as a call to protect American jobs but was not repealed until 60 years later. We need efforts that will truly protect the nation’s health and economy without policies that echo errors of the past.”
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Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) raises awareness of the experience of Immigration into America through the Pacific. AIISF collects and preserves the rich stories and personal journeys of thousands of immigrants, and shares them with visitors and everyone living in America through education initiatives and public programs. Angel Island Immigration Station reminds us of the complicated history of immigration in America. It serves as a symbol of our willingness to learn from our past to ensure that our nation keeps its promise of liberty and freedom.
Media inquiries can be made to the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation’s main office at (415) 658-7691 or info@aiisf.org.