The Hart-Celler Act at 60 Reshaping American Immigration

In this special episode of the Immigration Nerds Podcast, host Lauren Clarke welcomes renowned UCLA law professor Hiroshi Motomura for an in-depth discussion on the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart-Celler Act. Professor Motomura provides a detailed analysis of this landmark legislation, explaining how it fundamentally changed U.S. immigration policy by abolishing the discriminatory national origins quota system and establishing a new framework based on family reunification and attracting skilled labor. He describes the act as a "sea change" in American immigration law and frames it within the broader context of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.This special episode offers listeners a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of a pivotal moment in U.S. immigration history and its lasting effects on American society.GUEST:  Hiroshi Motomura, Susan Westerberg Prager Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of LawHOST: Lauren ClarkePRODUCER: Adam BelmarSHOW RESOURCE LINKS:Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (Hart–Celler Act) Hiroshi Motomura / UCLA School of Law