International Marriage Broker Regulation Act

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IMBRA, the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act, is a United States federal statute that requires background checks for those using international marriage agencies[1]. The impetus for its introduction was several high-profile cases (including the Susanna Blackwell case in 1995 and the Anastasia King case in 2000) in which women had been abused and/or murdered by men using these services. IMBRA was upheld by a federal judge in 2007[2]. However, it has been the subject of intense controversy ever since, because of free-speech and identity theft concerns. It also may increase the costs of or otherwise harm the mail order bride industry.

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  1. ^ Burn Your IMBRA.
  2. ^ US Judge Affirms IMBRA: Americans Must Have Criminal Checks Before Contacting Foreigners on Internet, PRWeb, April 2, 2007.