The Immigration Act of 1965

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The Immigration Act of 1965 eliminated rules that gave preference to immigrants from northern Europe, which had a significant impact on the character of the American population by allowing more immigrants from non-European countries to enter the United States. However, it did not necessarily allow people from all parts of Latin America to enter on an equal basis or maintain strict restrictions on immigrants from Africa. Additionally, while it did increase the number of immigrants allowed each year, it did not completely end limits on the total number of immigrants admitted.