1986 Law Offers Clues for Immigration Debate

from National Public Radio

In 1986, Congress passed a sweeping law meant to end illegal immigration. Although many now consider the Immigration Reform and Control Act a failure, Congress is revisiting many of its provisions in the current immigration debate. Renee Montagne talks with Louis DeSipio, associate professor of Chicano/Latino Studies at the University of California at Irvine.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, April 5, 2006