Why did the Interstate Commerce Act fail to control railroad companies? A. President Cleveland, who opposed the law, did not actively enforce the law.
B. The Supreme Court ruled the law was unconstitutional rendering it useless.
C. Farmers protested against the act which was eventually repealed.
D. Congressmen created loopholes in the law due to drives from railroad companies.

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.