Chinese Exclusion Act

Exactly 140 years ago, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, restricting Chinese laborers from coming to the U.S. and preventing Chinese immigrants from becoming US citizens. Audrey Asistio reports how the Bay Area commemorated this day.

Friday marked 140 years since Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, restricting Chinese laborers from coming to the U.S. and preventing Chinese immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens. Audrey Asistio reports.

Friday marked 140 years since Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, restricting Chinese laborers from coming to the U.S. and preventing Chinese immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens.

San Francisco Supervisor Gordon Mar proposed a resolution to maintain service to Angel Island to honor the thousands of immigrants who were once detained there.