Immigration & The Steerage Act of 1819

Immigration policy in the United States is a hotly debated and discussed topic. However, as the country who proudly professes to be a nation of immigrants, just how did U.S. Immigration policy develop? This week, I start discussing the evolution go immigration policy in the United States with the passage and impact of the Steerage Act of 1819. For show notes or to request a topic visit www.civicsandcoffee.comSupport the show