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Chew Heong v. U.S.: Chinese Exclusion and the Federal Courts

A Chinese immigrant's petition to reenter the United States divides a California federal court and forces the Supreme Court to decide if immigrants' rights are protected by the nation's treaties.

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Teaching Resources

by Lucy Salyer, University of New Hampshire

Learn about the case — historical background and documents

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Classroom Materials and Activities

Power Point Lecture (PowerPoint, 7.29 MB)

Student Handout (PDF, 36.94 KB)

Videos for Teachers

Analyzing Visual and Printed Documents related to Chinese Exclusion Cases — A Primary Source Activity (PDF, 313.27 KB)

Chinese Exclusion and the Federal Courts — A Simulation Activity (PDF, 508.16 KB)

Chinese Exclusion and the Federal Courts — A Comparative Activity (PDF, 1.54 MB)

Resources for Judges

Chew Heong v. United States — Suggestions for Judges (PDF, 76.39 KB)