Yes it did happen in 1986, and if you have spent a second listening to them, they consider the 1986 amnesty a failure because there was 2 million illegals then and 12 million now who came expecting another amnesty.

And I hate to say it, even if you leave in the 35 year olds:

Employer: So I see you are 35, what experience do you have?
answer: I worked under the table, no real experience
Employer: OK, what have you been doing for the last 15 years of your life?
Answer: Waiting for the Dream Act
Employer: I'll give you a call, bye