The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

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The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 imposed penalties on employers of illegal immigrants, in an attempt to reduce the incentive for employers to hire undocumented workers. It did not significantly reduce illegal immigration or give preference to immigrants with families in the United States. It was also not vetoed by President Reagan and did not specifically give preference to refugees from economically depressed countries.