Biden commemorates 80th repeal anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act
On Sunday, President Joe Biden commemorated the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act, emphasizing that the discriminatory law contradicted the foundational principle of equality. Biden’ statement: In an issued statement, Biden acknowledged the act's history of targeting Chinese immigrants and how its contributions to broader anti-immigrant sentiments. “Our nation was founded on the fundamental idea that we are created equal and deserve to be treated equally,” Biden said.