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During the 1970s, the united states witnessed the enactment of several anti -immigrant legislations, which can be seen as xenophobic and white nationalist response to the immigration reform act of 1965.
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These legislations aimed to restrict and limit immigration, particularly from non -european countries.
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Here's an outline of some key anti -immigrant legislations during that period.
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For the immigration act of 1976, this law introduced a significant change by establishing a worldwide quota system based on nationality, replacing the previous system that prioritized family reunification and skills.
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It also imposed strict numerical limits on immigration from eastern hemisphere countries, particularly those in asia, africa, and latin america.
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And the law disproportionately favored immigrants from western european countries.
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At the refugee act of 1980, although enacted in 1980, it was a response to the influx of particularly from southeast asia in the aftermath of the vietnam war.
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It established a formalized process for admitting and resettling refugees, but imposed restrictions on the number of refugees admitted each year.
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The legislation prioritized refugees based on humanitarian concerns, but still maintained a preference for refugees from europe over those from other regions.
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And the immigration and nationality act of 1976...