The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was a significant U.S. law passed in 1986 aimed at reforming immigration policy. It was designed to address the issue of undocumented immigration by providing a pathway to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants while also implementing stricter enforcement measures against employers who hire unauthorized workers. This act has had lasting impacts on Chicano communities and U.S.-Mexico relations by shaping immigration patterns and policies.
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