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Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Abolished the system of national-origin quotas. -
HIV infections
People infected with HIV were banned from immigrating to the US. -
AEDPA
Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act -
IIRIRA
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. -
USA Patriot Act
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Separation barrier
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HR 4437
The Border Protection, Anti terrorism, and Illegal immigration Control Act of 2005 was passed. Also known as the Sensenbrenner Bill for Jim Sensenbrenner, the sponsor in the House of Representatives. This event was the main cause for the 2006 protests. -
Great American Boycott
Approximately 400,000 people marched in Chicago. Protestors were predominantly of Latino, Polish, Irish, Asian and African descent. Archibold, Randal (May 2, 2006). "Immigrants Take to U.S. Streets in Show of Strength". The New York Times: p. A1. -
860 mile blockade
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Largest crackdown in American history
U.S. federal immigration authorities raided Swift & Co. meat-processing plants, arresting about 1,300 illegal immigrant employees. -
700 more miles of fencing
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HIV ban lifted
Ban on individuals infected with HIV entering the US was lifted. -
American Apparel audit
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Arizona SB1070
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Strong support from Hispanics
The fastest-growing demographic on the United States helped tip President Barack Obama's fortunes as he secured a second term in the White House.
