The number of immigrants ignorant of our laws, habits, etc., coming into our country annually has become so great and the impositions practiced upon them so numerous and flagrant that I suggest Congressional action for their protection.
Grant calls for Congressional action to protect immigrants from exploitation due to their ignorance of U.S. laws.
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