Republican (constitutionalist) President Jefferson signs the Naturalization Act of 1802, lowering the 14-year residency requirement for State sovereign citizenship to five years.
NOTES:
- No restrictions were placed on immigration;
- Citizenship was limited to immigrants of European heritage.
[added 8/15/2026]
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
Article I, Section 8 [Clause 4]
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References:
List of United States immigration laws – Wikipedia
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Naturalization Act of 1802 – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalization_Act_of_1802
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