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The Immigration Reform and Control Act, signed by President Reagan. It makes employers verify citizenship of employees in the work place and helps push the creation og the H-2 Temporary Work.
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George H. W. Bush signs the Immigration act, allowing more immigrants into the United States. The number was close to about 700,000 immigrants allowed per year into the country.
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North American Free Trade Agreement signed. It allows the barriers to trade to be deminished between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.A. Designed to strengthen relations between the three countries.
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Prop 187 in California is passed. It forces Police, Health Care Providors and Teachers to prove citizenship of people and children involved in their work.
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Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. One of the first laws dealing with Illegal stay in the United States. Forces one who is illegal to leave for three years before return unless pardoned.
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It is found unconstitutional and no longer used.
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Terrorist attack by immigrants on the World Trade Center buildings and on the Pentagon. Causes stir in the U.S. about immigration.
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United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism. This tightens the borders to not allow anyone known with a group that is seen as a threat to the U.S. in to the country.
