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sep 30, 1996 - Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (1996)

Description:

- Increased penalties for immigration-related crimes
- Mandated immigrant sponsors to earn income 125% above the federal poverty level
- Expedited immigrant deportation
- Tracked foreign visitors' exits and entries

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Date:

sep 30, 1996
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~ 29 years ago