jan 1, 1962 - Migration and Refugee Assistance Act

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The law authorized funds to assist foreign nationals from the Western Hemisphere who have fled their countries of origin because of persecution or a fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion. It was intended to assist Cuban nationals fleeing Communism. (Continuity: allowing refugees to immigrate) (Cause: U.S. fear and opposition to Communism around the globe, law is the effect)

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