The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, signed by President Ronald Reagan, was unique because it:
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Correct answer: Granted amnesty to millions of qualifying undocumented immigrants
The 1986 law attempted to balance enforcement and compassion by creating 'employer sanctions' for hiring undocumented workers while providing a path to legal status for those already in the country. It resulted in approximately 2.7 million people receiving amnesty.
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