1996
Legislation / immigrationBook sources
Welfare reform restricts immigrant access to benefits
United States; many lawfully present and undocumented immigrants
Federal welfare legislation imposed major eligibility restrictions based on immigration status. Zinn links the policy to scapegoating immigrants for economic insecurity.
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Context / qualification
Eligibility had exceptions and later changes; the audio’s broad description is not a current benefits guide.
Sources
- Howard Zinn, The Twentieth Century: A People’s History, H07 at 00:01:13 (approximate; supplied recording)
- Howard Zinn, The Twentieth Century: A People’s History, H07 at 00:01:47 (approximate; supplied recording)