Naturalization Act of 1870

The Naturalization Act of 1870 (16 Stat. 254) was a United States federal law that created a system of controls for the naturalization process and penalties for fraudulent practices. It is also noted for extending the naturalization process to "aliens of African nativity and to persons of African descent" while also maintaining exclusion of the process to naturalized Chinese Americans and other groups.

Not to be confused with the United Kingdom Naturalisation Act 1870.
Naturalization Act of 1870
Long titleAn Act to amend the Naturalization Laws and to punish Crimes against the same, and for other Purposes.
Enacted bythe 41st United States Congress
EffectiveJuly 14, 1870
Citations
Public lawPub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 41–254
Statutes at Large16 Stat. 254-256
Legislative history
  • Introduced in the House as H.R. 2201 by Noah Davis (R–NY) on June 13, 1870
  • Passed the Senate on July 4, 1870 (33 - 8)
  • Passed the House on July 11, 1870 (132 - 53)
  • Signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on July 14, 1870
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