Not the best example to make a valid point about the US stopping illegal immigration, as the Statue of Liberty welcomed immigrants going to a legal port of entry.
Also 1883 was one year after they passed laws banning Chinese immigrants(After they built all the railroads) for 10 years(was extended) and implemented a tax of 50 cents($15.47 today) to all immigrants.
Not the best example to make a valid point about the US stopping illegal immigration, as the Statue of Liberty welcomed immigrants going to a legal port of entry.
Also 1883 was one year after they passed laws banning Chinese immigrants(After they built all the railroads) for 10 years(was extended) and implemented a tax of 50 cents($15.47 today) to all immigrants.