What policies did 'know nothing party' support?

The Know Nothing Party, active in the mid-19th century, primarily supported nativist policies aimed at limiting Immigration and curbing the influence of Catholic immigrants, particularly Irish and German Catholics. They advocated for longer naturalization periods for immigrants and sought to restrict officeholding to native-born Americans. The party also promoted anti-immigrant sentiment and often engaged in xenophobic rhetoric. Overall, their policies reflected a fear of cultural and economic threats posed by immigrants to American society.