The landmark bill got through the Senate but Republicans were saying Obama would never secure the border or crack down on illegal immigrants, even with criminal records. So he flexed and deportations increased dramatically.
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A little historical perspective on all those deportations under Obama. At the time he was trying to secure comprehensive immigration reform, which combined heightened border security and enforcement with a path to citizenship for almost all undocumented workers & their families.
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What happened next? Republicans did not make good on their end of the bargain. With rank and file conservatives in revolt, GOP leadership declined to even take up an immigration bill. Take what lesson you want from Obama’s experience.
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Yes, path to citizenship is key
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