Challenges to The Immigration and Nationality Act (The McCarran-Walter Act)
The proponents of revision of our basic law feel that our immigration policy must
reflect what is best for the United States both domestically and internationally. This
country has benefited immeasurably from the talents, training, education and skills of
its immigrants. Reasonable numbers should continue to be allowed to enter the United
States on the basis of what they can contribute to this country, not on their ethnic or racial background.