A brief was prepared by his counsel. in whichwas incorporated objections to the testimony offered by the Government and became a part of the file in the case at Washington. The cases of James:Lawlor and Rafael Lopez both reach the Department :of Labor. the same day. The attorneys -in each case promptly request oral hearing before the "immigration court." After the -World War the people of Europe threatened migration en masse to the United -States. Congress promptly acted in an attempt to stem the tide. The 3 :per cent restrictive immigration law was passed and extended. .and finally the immigration act of 1924 went into- effect. As the number who could lawfully enter was reduced In each .succeedingact. the determination of the people of Europe- to come to America grew. Prevented from entering at ports by the limited quota. thousands of aliens were smuggled In across the borders or landed on the seacoast.
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