Bracero Program
Why was the bracero program designed?
To help with labor shortages in the US during WW2
What major program ended the same year this bill passed?
The Bracero Program
What trend in border enforcement did we see after IRCA 1986 was put in place?
The trend was an increase in border enforcement that amounted to a 50% increase in staffing and an increase from 700$ million dollars before the IRCA 1986 was passed to 1.46 billion in funding for the border just 10 years later
What was the primary effect of IIRIRA?
Increased punishment for illegal immigrants at the border and in courts.
When was the DACA program created
June 15, 2012
Which U.S. government agency was responsible for administering the Bracero Program?
The U.S. Department of Labor
What “outdated system” was removed with this bill?
The Quota system
What was the major success of IRCA 1986 that involved millions of migrant workers in the US?
IRCA 1986 resulted in the legalization of millions of migrants through the legally authorized workers program and the special agricultural worker program. In total IRCA 1986 was able to legalize almost 2.7 million people
What is a negative consequence of the bill for current and prospective immigrants?
Increased harassment from law enforcement. Many other acceptable answers.
What federal agency administers the DACA Program?
U.S citizenship and immigration services (USCIS)
What was the main type of work performed by braceros in the United States?
Agricultural Labor
What limit did the bill place on immigration from the Western Hemisphere?
Limit of 120,000 entrances into the US (outside of family)
What statement did IRCA 1986 specifically include that tried to limit undocumented immigrant migration?
Serious Sanctions were put in place against employers who knowingly hired undocumented immigrants.
What is the 287(g) program?
Allows local law enforcement to perform functions of immigration officers.
What are some daca requirements?
Younger than 30
Must arrive to the US before 16yrs
Be in school or have graduated
Not convicted of a felony
Soon after these migrants were given jobs, they began leaving and protesting, what made this happen?
Their working conditions
What role did immigration from Latin America play in passing the bill?
Immigration from Central America was not a factor in passing the bill.
What was an example of an impact IRCA 1986 had on jobs/wages of latinx migrant workers?
IRCA 1986 had a negative effect on the wages of latinx workers, especially those who are undocumented since IRCA 1986 attempted to restrict there employment opportunities, it created an environment where employers were able to more easily exploit migrant workers
What were the lengths of bars for reentry in the bill?
Three years, ten years, and lifetime.
What rights and protections does DACA provide?
Protection from deportation, work authorization, provides access to education
How did Mexican and Puerto Rican migrants contribute to the US economy and society during this period?
Working in labor during WW2
Paying taxes
What was an unintended consequence of the bill?
Not making enough legal avenues for entrance into the US creating illegal immigration from Latin America
What were some of the major issues with IRCA 1986’s legalization program?
-The time period. Applicants were only given 12 months to apply after IRCA was passed which proved unreasonable due to changes made to the bill and confusion surrounding the bill
-Families could not jointly apply and the legalization program was not structured in a way that tried to keep families together so often times certain family members would not qualify or not everyone was able to apply in time which deterred many people from applying, broke up families and created a lot of stress for migrant families
How did IIRIA expand the definition of what constitutes an aggravated felony?
Any crime with a one year or longer prison sentence was counted as an aggravated felony.
What are some misconceptions about DACA?
Providing a pathway to citizenship
Stealing jobs form citizens