The Legal Inspection
by Aiden Salehi
The 29 questions.
Immigrants were asked 29 questions like, "Where are you from?, Have you ever been convicted of a crime?". The immigrant could be detained if their answers differed from the manifest.
Struggles in the Legal Inspection
Immigrants often had a hard time answering questions due to their lack of knowing how to speak English. Many of them were extremely nervous due to that reason.
Legal Inspection Photos
The Great Hall.
The Chalk Symbols
The Wait For the Inspection
Ellis Island
Website: libertyellisfoundation.org
Location: Jersey City, NY 07305
Phone: 212-363-3200
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