Restrictions on immigration refer to policies and laws implemented by governments that limit or control the number of immigrants allowed into a country during a specific time period.
Related terms
Quota system: A policy that sets limits on the number of immigrants accepted from specific countries each year.
National Origins Act: Legislation passed in 1924 that established strict quotas based on nationality, favoring immigrants from Northern and Western Europe over those from Southern and Eastern Europe.
Nativism: An ideology characterized by favoritism towards native-born inhabitants over immigrants. Nativist sentiment can lead to anti-immigrant policies and discrimination.