How did Congress respond to concerns about the economic effects of undocumented workers in 1986?
A) It approved a bill that tripled the size of the border patrol.
B) It created a new branch of the Department of Defense to deal with the issue.
C) It doubled the funds allotted for border enforcement.
D) It repealed privacy laws to allow the government to find undocumented workers.
E) It penalized employers who hired undocumented workers.

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In 1986, Congress responded to concerns about the economic effects of undocumented workers by passing the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), which, among other provisions, penalized employers who knowingly hired undocumented workers. This was aimed at reducing the incentive for undocumented immigration by making it harder for these individuals to find work in the United States.

How Did Congress Respond to Concerns About the Economic Effects