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Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 McCarran-Walter Act The McCarran-Walter Act, officially known as the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, was a significant piece of legislation that reformed U.S. immigration policies in the post-World War II era. It marked a pivotal shift by reversing previous bans on Asian immigration and extending naturalization rights to individuals regardless of race or sex. However, the act maintained the quota system that restricted the number of immigrants from Europe while not imposing limits on those from the Western Hemisphere. The legislation also included provisions for refugees and strict security measures aimed at preventing the entry of communist sympathizers. Despite its controversial nature, the McCarran-Walter Act ultimately passed with an override of President Harry Truman's veto and set America's immigration standards until 1965 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_and_Nationality_Act_of_1952