Episode 2 of 3
LPC Clause Establishment
- When
- 1882
- Where
- Federal Jurisdiction
- Part of
- U.S. Immigration Act of 1882
The act introduced the 'LPC clause,' restricting persons unable to support themselves, a subjective regulatory tool.
The 'LPC clause' originally excluded persons obviously unable to support themselves. This comprehensive subjective restriction was later broadened by the executive branch in the twentieth century to exclude poor people generally, influencing contemporary debates.
Sources
- Immigration Act of 1882 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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