In a shocking turn of events, President Herbert Hoover has announced his intention to enforce the National Origins Act, sparking outrage among immigration advocates and lawmakers alike. The move, which was made against Hoover’s own will, effectively brings into force a quota system restricting immigration from European countries on July 1, 1929. At the heart of the controversy lies a ruling by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, who has been pushing for the quota system despite President Hoover’s reservations.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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