I strongly support the President’s executive action on deportation relief. This action is long overdue and will bring millions of undocumented immigrants out of the shadows. It will provide relief for many families and children living in constant fear of deportation by allowing for discretion to focus law enforcement resources on individuals who truly pose a risk to our communities. The failures of Republican leadership have forced the President to use his legal authority to act. His executive action to provide relief for millions is well within his legal authority. There is a long list of Presidents who have used deferred deportation as a form of discretion, including Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush Obama is simply expanding the list of those who should receive deferred action and I commend him for doing so. This action is a good step, but millions of undocumented immigrants will continue to live in fear. To truly address our broken immigration system, Congress must pass a permanent comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:44:48 +0000
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