The Obama administration has strengthened our borders while making our immigration system smart and fair.
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Attackers:Rush Limbaugh, Mark Steyn, othersAttack Type:Broadcast remarks
President Obamas administration recently announced policy changes that will help make our immigration system smart and fair. The new policy will help the Department of Homeland Security prioritize the deportation of undocumented immigrants who pose a risk to Americas national security. Under the new policy, DHS will review the deportation cases of approximately 300,000 immigrants and suspend certain cases for immigrants who pose no threat to the nation.
- In the Washington Post, the American Prospects Adam Serwer says President Obamas immigration plan is not amnesty.
Under President Obama, the deportations of undocumented criminals has increased. By deporting people who have been convicted of crimes or who pose a greater security risk, the administration is giving low-priority cases like young people who were brought here as small children and know no other home, or military veterans the opportunity of a fair system.
Refocusing the policy to prioritize people who pose a safety threat has actually led to
a greater success in deportations of dangerous criminals as confirmed by a Polifact analysis. Contrary to attacks, the President does not have an amnesty policy.
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Truth posted:September 12, 2011Evidence:Government documents
Under President Obama, deportations of undocumented immigrants with criminal records have increased 70%.
President Obamas administration recently announced policy changes that will help make our immigration system smart and fair. The new policy will help the Department of Homeland Security prioritize the deportation of undocumented immigrants who pose a risk to Americas national security. Under the new policy, DHS will review the deportation cases of approximately 300,000 immigrants and suspend certain cases for immigrants who pose no threat to the nation.