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What is IIRIRA, has the perverse law done much harm to American families?

Congress must have the courage to change immigration law to reflect reality: migrants are of great benefit to the country and the communities where they settle.

September 30, 2024, marks 28 years since the passage of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), a law that advanced the criminalization of immigration and immigrant families. We invite you to consult this infographic we developed that summarizes the history and consequences of this law. Share it on your social media channels.

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