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I think you're getting downvotes because, particularly in the AI era, this is very easy to look up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_Act_of_1924 https:

• xeornet 9mo ago
  Thank you, that helps to clarify. I think HN discussion should stand alone and not require research to find what someone is vaguely referring to, especially in an emotionally charged comment.
  • Supermancho 9mo ago
    > I think HN discussion should stand alone and not require research I don't know what random reader knows and I will assume someone can look up context in good faith. It's not productive to conduct conversations any other way. If someone understands my comments, we can exchange ideas. If not, that's ok too.