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Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Results in United States Acquiring Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, and Parts of Utah and Nevada
PictureThis treaty endend the Mexican-American War.
This allowed the United States to acquire Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, and parts of Utah and Nevada from Mexico. Also, because of the treaty about 80,000 Mexicans living in the territory are allowed to remain there and receive citizenship as a U.S citizen. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
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1848 Through 2013
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Naturalization Act of 1870 Extends Naturalization to Former Slaves
PictureAfter the Civil War passed the Naturalization Act of 1870 extended the right of naturalization to former slaves which makes them aliens of African birth and persons of African descent.
Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Chinese Immigration to the United States Increases During the Gold Rush 1870-1880
The Chinese came to the U.S because of "Gold Mountain" to participate in the Gold Rush in California. PictureLink of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Grants Legal Status to Qualifying Immigrants Who Entered the US Illegally before Jan. 1, 1982
Picture Temporary residence will be given if the Attorney general gives them the ok if the application is done correctly. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Immigration Act of 1990
PictureTemporary protected status to aliens for designated countries. It also increased the limits on legal immigration -
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
PictureIt's the product of legeslitive efforts for example the World Trade Center. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Illegal Immigrant Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996
PictureIn this time Congress rewrote provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act which talks about expulsion of aliens of the United States. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
AFL-CIO Labor Union Supports Amnesty for Immigrants in the United States Illegally
PictureThe AFL-CIO supports a new amnesty program for undocumented immigrants who have no rights. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Terrorist Attacks Prompt US Department of Defense to Expand Military Support along the Borders
PicturePictureThe military supports law enforcement along the southern border. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act Updates Immigration Databases and Travel Document Requirements
PictureAfter September 11, George W Bush signed the Reform Act. It was for immigration-related response to the continuing terrorist threat that America will face in the future. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Minuteman Project" Begins Recruiting Civilians to Patrol the US-Mexico Border
PicturePeople along the borderline protecting illegal immigrants to come in the United States. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
REAL ID Act Expands Laws for Asylum and Deportation of Foreigners for Terrorist Activity
PictureSeven modifications were added to the REAL ID, in the link below they are all listed.
Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Secure Fence Act Authorizes Fencing along the US-Mexican Border
PictureHundreds of miles of double-layered fencing along the nation's Southern border to prevent immigrants from coming illegaly.
Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Judge Blocks Key Parts of Arizona's Anti-Illegal Immigration Law
PictureJudge Blocks blocked a section that required foreigners to carry documents which means that they did not have to prove they were legal. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
SB1070
PictureThis event was revent and it deals with racial profiling people due to their color of skin.
Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999 -
Deferred Action
PictureThis was implemented by the Secretary of the Department Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano. This allows people who are undocumented to apply for residency. The perks is in state tuition and more. Link of Information: http://immigration.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000023#1950-1999
