A Review of American Immigration Policies: A Historical Essay
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This essay provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of American immigration policies from the post-World War II era to the presidency of Barack Obama. It examines the key policy changes and their impact, starting with Truman's efforts to assist refugees and the subsequent Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 under Ronald Reagan, which aimed to penalize employers of illegal immigrants. The essay then delves into the Immigration Act of 1990 under George H.W. Bush, which focused on employment-based visas, and the policies of Bill Clinton, who sought to address rising illegal immigration. It also addresses George W. Bush's Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 and Obama's approach to immigration restrictions, highlighting the significant shifts and continuities in US immigration law. The essay emphasizes the importance of immigration policy as a crucial aspect of American history, reflecting the country's evolving social, economic, and political landscape, and the changes in immigration laws in the USA.
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