Department of Justice Press Release, January 13, 1941

In this press release, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that 4,741,971 aliens registered in the continental U.S. under the 1940 Alien Registration Act, exceeding initial estimates by over 1.1 million due to census limitations, previously undocumented immigrants, and individuals with unclear citizenship status.

Resource Identifier

DOJReleaseJan1941

Citation

Joseph C. O'Mahoney papers, Collection No. 275, Box 227, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming

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