Which act prohibits discrimination against job applicants based on national origin or citizenship?

The Immigration Reform and Control Act is the correct response because it specifically addresses discrimination based on national origin and citizenship status. This act, enacted in 1986, makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate against individuals in hiring, promotion, or termination based on their national origin. It was designed to protect the rights of people who may be unfairly targeted due to their ethnicity or the country from which they come. The act also has provisions related to the legal employment of non-citizens and holds employers accountable for verifying the immigration status of employees, further underscoring its focus on national origin and citizenship.

In contrast, while the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the Civil Rights Act also address employment discrimination, they do so more broadly in terms of race, color, religion, sex, and, in some interpretations, national origin; however, they are not specifically focused on the issues of citizenship and national origin as the Immigration Reform and Control Act is. The Workplace Fairness Act, while aimed at promoting fair workplaces, does not specifically target discrimination based on national origin or citizenship either. Thus, the Immigration Reform and Control Act is uniquely positioned to address the specific prohibitions related to national origin and citizenship in the employment context.