The Naturalization Act of 1790

[Deluge]

With democrats repeatedly trampling immigration law under their feet, it might be time to revitalize the Naturalization Act of 1790: 

The Naturalization Act of 1790 (1 Stat. 103), passed on March 26, 1790, was the first U.S. federal law to establish a uniform rule for citizenship. It restricted naturalization to any "free white person" of good character, excluding non-whites, indentured servants, and women, setting a precedent for racialized immigration policies that lasted until 1952. 

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Key Provisions and Requirements:

• Children: Children under 21 of naturalized citizens were considered U.S. citizens.

• Background: The act was passed by the First Congress to implement the constitutional power to establish a "uniform Rule of Naturalization". 
  U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center (.gov) +7

• Eligibility: Restricted to "free white" aliens.
• Residency: Required at least two years of residency in the U.S. and one year in the state.
• Procedure: Applicants had to apply to a common law court, prove "good character" and take an oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution

 

 

Historical Significance and Impact:

• Racialization of Citizenship: The Act legally defined American citizenship in racial terms, explicitly excluding African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
• Exclusion of Women: Under the doctrine of coverture, married women were generally not considered independent citizens, as their legal status was tied to their husbands.
• Early Immigration Policy: It promoted immigration from Western Europe by offering relatively quick citizenship (two years) compared to later, more restrictive acts.
• Legal Foundation: It set the stage for subsequent, more restrictive citizenship laws, such as the Naturalization Act of 1795, which increased the residency requirement to five years. 

[John Stone]

1 hour ago, Deluge said:

With democrats repeatedly trampling immigration law under their feet, it might be time to revitalize the Naturalization Act of 1790: 

The Naturalization Act of 1790 (1 Stat. 103), passed on March 26, 1790, was the first U.S. federal law to establish a uniform rule for citizenship. It restricted naturalization to any "free white person" of good character, excluding non-whites, indentured servants, and women, setting a precedent for racialized immigration policies that lasted until 1952. 

Congress.gov | Library of Congress +4

Key Provisions and Requirements:

• Children: Children under 21 of naturalized citizens were considered U.S. citizens.

• Background: The act was passed by the First Congress to implement the constitutional power to establish a "uniform Rule of Naturalization". 
  U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center (.gov) +7

• Eligibility: Restricted to "free white" aliens.
• Residency: Required at least two years of residency in the U.S. and one year in the state.
• Procedure: Applicants had to apply to a common law court, prove "good character" and take an oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution

 

 

Historical Significance and Impact:

• Racialization of Citizenship: The Act legally defined American citizenship in racial terms, explicitly excluding African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
• Exclusion of Women: Under the doctrine of coverture, married women were generally not considered independent citizens, as their legal status was tied to their husbands.
• Early Immigration Policy: It promoted immigration from Western Europe by offering relatively quick citizenship (two years) compared to later, more restrictive acts.
• Legal Foundation: It set the stage for subsequent, more restrictive citizenship laws, such as the Naturalization Act of 1795, which increased the residency requirement to five years. 

.............. go full Monty, 'Jim Crow'. .................. and repeal the Civil Rights act as a 'side'. 

[Deluge]

19 minutes ago, John Stone said:

.............. go full Monty, 'Jim Crow'. .................. and repeal the Civil Rights act as a 'side'. 

Not necessary. Just go full Monty 'Deport Now' and we can figure out how to help women rediscover their softer side.  

It's really quite simple. We start with all the big mouth non-whites that hate the country and work from there. 

Edited March 4 by Deluge

[Nationalist]

2 hours ago, Deluge said:

With democrats repeatedly trampling immigration law under their feet, it might be time to revitalize the Naturalization Act of 1790: 

The Naturalization Act of 1790 (1 Stat. 103), passed on March 26, 1790, was the first U.S. federal law to establish a uniform rule for citizenship. It restricted naturalization to any "free white person" of good character, excluding non-whites, indentured servants, and women, setting a precedent for racialized immigration policies that lasted until 1952. 

Congress.gov | Library of Congress +4

Key Provisions and Requirements:

• Children: Children under 21 of naturalized citizens were considered U.S. citizens.

• Background: The act was passed by the First Congress to implement the constitutional power to establish a "uniform Rule of Naturalization". 
  U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center (.gov) +7

• Eligibility: Restricted to "free white" aliens.
• Residency: Required at least two years of residency in the U.S. and one year in the state.
• Procedure: Applicants had to apply to a common law court, prove "good character" and take an oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution

 

 

Historical Significance and Impact:

• Racialization of Citizenship: The Act legally defined American citizenship in racial terms, explicitly excluding African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
• Exclusion of Women: Under the doctrine of coverture, married women were generally not considered independent citizens, as their legal status was tied to their husbands.
• Early Immigration Policy: It promoted immigration from Western Europe by offering relatively quick citizenship (two years) compared to later, more restrictive acts.
• Legal Foundation: It set the stage for subsequent, more restrictive citizenship laws, such as the Naturalization Act of 1795, which increased the residency requirement to five years. 

A tad radical for this century...

[Deluge]

28 minutes ago, Nationalist said:

A tad radical for this century...

Biden's administration was radical - 4 straight years of continuous alien flow into this country. I'm ready for an equal response for the next 8 years. We can go 1790 for 8 years and then loosen up on requirements after that. 

[robosmith]

2 hours ago, Deluge said:

With democrats repeatedly trampling immigration law under their feet, it might be time to revitalize the Naturalization Act of 1790: 

The Naturalization Act of 1790 (1 Stat. 103), passed on March 26, 1790, was the first U.S. federal law to establish a uniform rule for citizenship. It restricted naturalization to any "free white person" of good character, excluding non-whites, indentured servants, and women, setting a precedent for racialized immigration policies that lasted until 1952. 

Congress.gov | Library of Congress +4

Key Provisions and Requirements:

• Children: Children under 21 of naturalized citizens were considered U.S. citizens.

• Background: The act was passed by the First Congress to implement the constitutional power to establish a "uniform Rule of Naturalization". 
  U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center (.gov) +7

• Eligibility: Restricted to "free white" aliens.
• Residency: Required at least two years of residency in the U.S. and one year in the state.
• Procedure: Applicants had to apply to a common law court, prove "good character" and take an oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution

 

 

Historical Significance and Impact:

• Racialization of Citizenship: The Act legally defined American citizenship in racial terms, explicitly excluding African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
• Exclusion of Women: Under the doctrine of coverture, married women were generally not considered independent citizens, as their legal status was tied to their husbands.
• Early Immigration Policy: It promoted immigration from Western Europe by offering relatively quick citizenship (two years) compared to later, more restrictive acts.
• Legal Foundation: It set the stage for subsequent, more restrictive citizenship laws, such as the Naturalization Act of 1795, which increased the residency requirement to five years. 

Thanks for proving you, like Trump, are a FLAMING RASCIST. 🤮

[Deluge]

7 minutes ago, robosmith said:

Thanks for proving you, like Trump, are a FLAMING RASCIST. 🤮

It's not racism, robomarx, it's nationalism - I'm embracing this country's roots. The 1790 Act is no different than most other countries - they maintain their dominant racial heritage, but somehow we aren't allowed to do the same? Explain the logic in this thinking. 

[Deluge]

Hello, robodope, are you still there? 

*crickets*

[robosmith]

24 minutes ago, Deluge said:

It's not racism, robomarx, it's nationalism - I'm embracing this country's roots. The 1790 Act is no different than most other countries - they maintain their dominant racial heritage, but somehow we aren't allowed to do the same? Explain the logic in this thinking. 

Sorry but claiming "country's roots" does NOT EXCUSE YOUR RASCISM, DELUGINAL.

"All men are created EQUAL." Duh

[Deluge]

11 minutes ago, robosmith said:

1. Sorry but claiming "country's roots" does NOT EXCUSE YOUR RASCISM, DELUGINAL.

2. "All men are created EQUAL." Duh

1. Again, it's nationalism, not racism, dumbass. Get it right. 

2. That doesn't mean ANY man can break laws. Pull your head out of your ass. 

Now go take that argument to China, India and Africa - they're waiting for you to enlighten them. 

Edited March 4 by Deluge

[Nationalist]

3 hours ago, Deluge said:

Biden's administration was radical - 4 straight years of continuous alien flow into this country. I'm ready for an equal response for the next 8 years. We can go 1790 for 8 years and then loosen up on requirements after that. 

Well...it won't happen but...

Maybe the 10 to 20 million new ones can be rounded up...

[Deluge]

16 hours ago, Nationalist said:

Well...it won't happen but...

Maybe the 10 to 20 million new ones can be rounded up...

It won't happen because the left has successfully programed enough of society to NEVER cross that line. I was also a little jarred when I first read it. But it's worth exploring - it did come from the founders after all. 

[Deluge]

Activating the Naturalization Act of 1790 can give this country its originally intended foundation.

We've gone through so many decades of the exact opposite, that no one has even dared to bring it up. 

Well, it's time to revitalize this act - even if it can't be done perfectly in the beginning.