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Abolished the system of national-origin quotas.
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People infected with HIV were banned from immigrating to the US.
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Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act
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Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.
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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.
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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.
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U.S. federal immigration authorities raided Swift & Co. meat-processing plants, arresting about 1,300 illegal immigrant employees.
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Ban on individuals infected with HIV entering the US was lifted.
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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.
