[Tailback]

NOthing new.Here is how it was over 100 years ago.

Except, none of them were instantly eligible for section 8 housing, they didn't get translators at government expense, they didn't get SNAP, WIC, or EBT cards and, they were required to be quarantined if they didn't pass a Doctors physical.

I'm probably more pro-legal immigration than most here at FR. However, that means you have a sponsor, you are NOT eligible for government assistance (that is what the sponsor is for), you are deported if you commit a felony. If you stay out of trouble for 6 years, learn English, and pass a civics test, then you are eligible for citizenship.

[Secret Agent Man]

the physical numbers of people let in were far, far less than today.

you had to have money to live. you had to have jobs lined up and somewhere to stay. lots of times people were set up to stay with family or family friends. if you had serious diseases you were not let in.