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The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart–Celler Act and more recently as the 1965 Immigration Act, is a landmark federal law passed by the 89th United States Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Mar 5, 2010 · Learn how the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 abolished the national-origins quota system and changed the demographics of the U.S. population. Explore the impact, results and controversies of the act and its amendments in the following decades.
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Aug 12, 2019 · The act abolished national-origin quotas and led to a demographic shift in America. Learn how the act was influenced by the civil rights movement and the Kennedy brothers, and what changes it introduced in immigration policies and patterns.
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Learn about the landmark law that replaced the discriminatory national origins system with a system of preferences for family reunification, employment, and refugees. Find out how this law changed the demographics, economy, and politics of the United States and the world.
Oct 15, 2015 · ARTICLE: Signed into law 50 years ago, the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 had several unintended consequences that have had a profound effect on the flow of immigrants to the United States and contributed to the transformation of the U.S. demographic profile.
Sep 17, 2015 · Learn how the Immigration Act of 1965 abolished the discriminatory quota system and opened the door for more immigrants from Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Find out how the act was passed, what it changed, and what records the National Archives holds on this topic.
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In 2015, the United States marks the 50th anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which radically shifted U.S. policy away from selecting immigrants by national origin.
