America’s Alien Land Laws: Then and Now

From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to the Alien Land Laws of the early 20th century, America has a troubling history of linking property rights and citizenship to race and nationality. These laws blocked Asian immigrants from owning land and building wealth.
👉During WWII, over 120,000 Japanese Americans—most U.S. citizens—were unjustly incarcerated under the guise of national security, leading to widespread loss of livelihoods and property rights.
👉Today, Ohio’s HB1 & SB88 echo this discriminatory legacy, targeting Chinese nationals and businesses.
👉Join civil rights lawyer Rep. Gene Wu in our webinar to explore history, modern parallels, and how we can protect property rights and civil liberties for all.
🗓️Sunday, September 21, 7-8 PM ET
📍Zoom Webinar ID 826 9241 9750
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