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The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was the first legislative attempt to comprehensively address the issue of unauthorized immigration. The bill included sanctions against employers for the hiring of undocumented migrants, more robust border enforcement, and an expansive legalization program that was unprecedented.
The Context and Consequences of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Frank D. Bean. and Thoa V. Khuu. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199329175.013.645. Published online: 19 November 2020. Summary. The United States often views itself as a nation of immigrants.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was passed by Congress in 1986 and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan (R) on November 6, 1986. The law made it illegal for employers to knowingly hire individuals unauthorized to work in the United States and established a system for verifying the legal status of employees.
