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Debate Over Immigration Restriction At Aurora Society
The Aurora Literary Society debated whether Congress should further restrict immigration on the 16th. The affirmative urged restricting entry to protect labor, morals, and national character citing past migrations and current policy. the negative argued openness, warned against prejudice, and defended immigrant contributions and rights.
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