The McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 reflected Cold War anxieties by:
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Correct answer: Allowing the government to deport immigrants suspected of being 'subversive'
Passed during the height of the Red Scare, the law allowed for the exclusion or deportation of individuals associated with 'dangerous' ideologies. It prioritized national security over traditional immigration ideals.
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