Refugee Act of 1980
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Title
Refugee Act of 1980
Subject
Legality of refugee status in America
Description
A law passed that standardized American policy on refugee resettlement and protection. While additionally amending the previous Immigration and Nationality Act and the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act to expand Government powers when assisting refugees.
Creator
Jimmy Carter, Congress
Publisher
National Archives
Date
March 17th, 1980
Language
English
Type
Law
Citation
Jimmy Carter, Congress, “Refugee Act of 1980,” The Kudzu Experience, accessed July 21, 2025, https://kudzu.ecdsomeka.org/items/show/118.