- It allowed more people into the country
- It helped people who already had relatives in America reunite with them.
- People previously denied entry were allowed in.
U.S. Patriot Act- Following 9/11, people were paranoid about terrorist attacks
- Scandalous Act.
- Some people thought it violated American civil liberties.
MAYO- Mexican American Youth Organization
- Became a political party to achieve power for Latino's.
Immigration Policy in the 1980's
- Increased the legal immigration limits and granted legal status to nearly 3 million undocumented immigrants.