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Seeking Asylum in the U.S.

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Immigration Reform: The Hart-Seller Act and Its Consequences

This chapter examines the transition from specific immigration quotas to a family-based system initiated by the Hart-Seller Act. It also discusses the limited provisions for refugees and the subsequent social dynamics faced by American cities in the aftermath of the legislation.

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