Immigration Policy Pre and Post 9/11

Reagan signs IRCA

Nov 6, 1986

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.

Immigration act of 1990

Nov 29, 1990

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.

NAFTA

Jul 28, 1994

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.

Prop 187

Nov 28, 1994

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.

IIRIRA

Jul 28, 1996

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.

Prop 187 Unconstitutional

Jul 28, 1999

It is found unconstitutional and no longer used.

Attacks on WTC and Pentagon

Sep 11, 2001

Terrorist attack by immigrants on the World Trade Center buildings and on the Pentagon. Causes stir in the U.S. about immigration.

PATRIOT ACT

Oct 26, 2001

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.