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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List of United States immigration laws – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_immigration_laws

Naturalization Law of 1802 – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalization_Law_of_1802

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