dec 1, 1979 - Refugee Act of 1980 - redefine "refugee"
Description:
President Jimmy Carter signs into law the Refugee Act of 1980, expanding the annual ceiling for refugees from 17,400 to 50,000 and redefines the word “refugee” to include any individual with a “well-rounded fear of persecution”.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1979
Now
~ 46 years ago