Republican (constitutionalist) President Jefferson signs the Naturalization Act of 1802, repealing the 14-year residency requirement of the Naturalization Act of 1798.
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Authority:
Article I, Section 8 [Clause 4]
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References:
List of United States immigration laws – Wikipedia
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Naturalization Law of 1802 – Wikipedia
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