138 years ago, the controversy over travel bans and religion was about Mormons from Europe

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138 years ago, the controversy over travel bans and religion was about Mormons from Europe

President Trump's executive order banning immigrants from seven countries that are predominantly Muslim for three months isn't the first time US attempts to limit travel into the country intersected with faith. More than a century ago, it was Mormon immigrants who found presidential administrations less than welcoming.

Source: 138 years ago, the controversy over travel bans and religion was about Mormons from Europe