davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Well, surprise, surprise!

THE McCARRAN ACT OF 1952. TRULY INTERESTING!!!

Wouldn't it have been interesting if, at some point during the presidential campaign, if one of the candidates asked, "Oh, by the way, has anyone in Washington, D.C., ever heard of the McCarran-Walter Act Of 1952 ?"

I did not know of this act until recently, but it has been a law for almost 65 years. Here are the historic facts that would seem to indicate that many, if not most, of the people we elect, to work for us in Washington, do not have the slightest idea of what laws already exist in OUR country.

After several terrorist incidents were carried out in the United States, Donald Trump was severely criticized and sued for suggesting that the U.S. should limit or temporarily suspend the immigration of certain ethnic groups, nationalities and even people of certain religions (Muslims).

The criticisms condemned such a suggestion as, among other things, being un-American, dumb, stupid, reckless, dangerous and racist.
Congressmen and senators swore that they would never allow such legislation, and our former president called such a prohibition on immigration unconstitutional.

As Gomer Pyle would say, "Well, surprise, surprise!", It seems that the selective immigration ban is already law and has been applied on several occasions.

Known as the [ McCarran-Walter Act ], the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 allows for the: “suspension of entry or imposition of restrictions by the president, whenever the president finds that the entry of aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States."

“The president may, by proclamation and for such a period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens, immigrants or non- immigrants, or impose any restrictions on the entry of aliens he may deem to be appropriate."

Who was president when this was passed ?

Harry Truman

Who do you suppose last used this process?

Jimmy Carter

Carter used it 40 years ago, in 1979 to keep Iranians out of the United States. But Carter actually did more.

He made ALL Iranian students, already in the United States, check in with the government, then he deported a bunch of them. Seven thousand were found in violation of their visas and a total of 15,000 Iranians were forced to leave the USA in 1979.

So, what do you say about all of the criticism that Donald Trump received from the Democratic senators, representatives and the Obama Administration ???

Additionally, it is important to note that the McCarran-Walter Act also requires that an " applicant for immigration must be of good moral character and in agreement with the principles of our Constitution." !!! WOW !!!

Therefore, one could surmise that since the Quran forbids Muslims to swear allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, technically, ALL Muslims should be or could be refused immigration to OUR country.

Incidentally, both McCarran and Walter were democrats.

geezer76 Loc: Prineville, Oregon

Boy Howdy!! If you are looking for argument you will have to change the subject!! I hope some of the Presidents staff get a hold of this information!!

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

Yeah - and it was repealed in 1990 - mute point at this time...

cascoly Loc: seattle

where in the quran is there such a statement? Muslims swear to support the constitution when they enter federal positions - none have been called out for that.

Kencamera

Is this the proper forum for this discussion?

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

This is not the proper place for a political discussion.

jdedmonds

No, it is not. You are absolutely right.

MSW

I agree. what does this have to do - even tangentially - with photography?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Repealed in 1990?? Modified??

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_and_Nationality_Act_of_1952

Bill P

I know someone will get pissed off at me for stating this, but I see this far to often to remain silent. Perhaps it's the result of autocorrect made by noon native english speakers. The point isn't mute, it's moot.

davesit Loc: Lansing, New York

"Carter used it 40 years ago, in 1979 to keep Iranians out of the United States. But Carter actually did more.

He made ALL Iranian students, already in the United States, check in with the government, then he deported a bunch of them. Seven thousand were found in violation of their visas and a total of 15,000 Iranians were forced to leave the USA in 1979."

This is not a place for this kind of discussion. But if you do that, don't cherry pick the facts. We were "at war" with Iran back then because of the American hostages situation. Last time I looked, we weren't at war with Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and numerous other Central and South American countries.

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

LOL - yeah, auto-correct got it - and I didn't double check - my bad... Looks like auto-correct got your non to noon

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

I think it's time for -

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Cheers!

(Sometimes auto-corrupt is good, sometimes nit.)

RichinSeattle

For all you folks with tender sensibilities, this was posted in the "Chit-Chat" section, described only as "Non-photography" discussion. None of the facts presented by the poster are incorrect, though he doesn't give any mention of how the law has been amended. However, it's still on the books and was last used by GW Bush following the 9/11 horrors.