Question

Which law penalized employers who hired illegal immigrants?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

Explanation:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was a law which penalized employers who hired illegal immigrants. The law was signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. This act of Congress required employers to attest to their employees' immigration status. What it meant in practice is that it made it illegal to hire or recruit illegal immigrants knowingly, under the risk of penalty.