Which controversial 1902 statute allowed the executive to deport foreign immigrants deemed dangerous to public order?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Residence Law (Ley de Residencia, Law 4144), targeting anarchist labor organizers
- Step 1: Drafted by Miguel Cané, it targeted anarchist and socialist organizers in the FORA. Step 2. It permitted expulsion without prior judicial trial for promoting labor strikes. Answer: The Residence Law (Ley de Residencia, Law 4144), targeting anarchist labor organizers. Why not the others: It was widely used during major worker strikes in the early 20th century.
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