Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act

Is Obama really the ‘Deporter-in-Chief?’ Depends on whom you ask

Conflict & Justice

The short answer: It’s complicated. Scholars and activists say that laws passed long before Barack Obama became president are behind the increases, but that he could be doing more to curb deportations.

Is Obama really the ‘Deporter-in-Chief?’ Depends on whom you ask

Conflict & Justice
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