Which piece of immigration legislation was the first to deny entry to a specific group, thus paving the way for future racially biased immigration policies?

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The Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882, was the first piece of legislation that specifically targeted and denied entry to a particular ethnic group. This paved the way for future racially biased immigration policies, as other excluded groups were added to the list over time.

Which Piece of Immigration Legislation Was the First to Deny