Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart–Celler Act and more recently as the 1965 Immigration Act, is a landmark federal law passed by the 89th United States Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Wikipedia
Originally published: June 30, 1968
Acts amended: Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
Effective: December 1, 1965; 58 years ago; July 1, 1968; 55 years ago
Enacted by: the 89th United States Congress
Public law: Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 89–236
Titles amended: 8 U.S.C.: Aliens and Nationality
U.S.C. sections amended: 8 U.S.C. ch. 12 (§§ 1101, 1151–1157, 1181–1182, 1201, 1254–1255, 1259, 1322, 1351)