Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) was enacted in 1996 in the United States. It aimed to strengthen immigration laws by increasing border enforcement, imposing stricter penalties on illegal immigration, and expediting the deportation process for undocumented immigrants. The law also limited the ability of immigrants to appeal deportation decisions and introduced provisions for immigrants who commit crimes. It was part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration and establish tougher regulations on the entry and stay of non-citizens in the U.S.