Obama Administration Deported Record 1.5 Million People

Ianus · 12-26-2012, 05:48 PM

This is a lot of undocumented

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Although President Obama supports setting a path to citizenship for many illegal immigrants, his administration deported a record 1.5 million of them in his first term.

In addition, the latest data released by the government in recent days show that an unprecedented 409,849 people were deported for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.

The increase from the previous year occurred despite policy changes ordered by Obama to reduce the deportations of otherwise law-abiding illegal immigrants.

Roughly 55 percent, or more than 225,000 people, deported in the past year were convicted of crimes such as drug offenses and driving under the influence. Immigration officials note that they deported nearly twice as many convicted criminals as in the year before Obama took office. That year, in 2008, criminals made up about a third of all deportations.

The administration says the figures demonstrate that the shift in enforcement to focus on criminals is working.

Priority cases include felons, repeat violators of immigration laws, people who have recently crossed U.S. borders illegally and those who pose a national security threat, the White House says.

But immigrant advocates, including Latino politicians and civil rights groups, criticized the figures as evidence that Obama's policy changes don't sufficiently protect unintended targets.

"This is nothing to be proud of," Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said in a statement. "In the 409,849 deportations are hardened criminals for whom I have no sympathy, but we must also realize that among these ... are parents and breadwinners ... that are assets to American communities and have committed no crimes."

Some 90,000 people in this category are deported every year, Gutierrez estimates.

Gutierrez and others say the best solution remains the passage of comprehensive immigration reform, which could be taken up by the new Congress early next year.

In an announcement that appears to address the criticism, U.S. Immigration and Enforcement Director John Morton has ordered his agents to focus solely on "serious offenders." Agents won't pursue illegal immigrants convicted of one or two minor misdemeanors, such as traffic violations, he said.

The new directive limits the use of "detainers," an enforcement tool that critics say has too often been used to nab people who pose no public safety or national security threat.

From Morton's statement:

"While the FY 2012 removals indicate that we continue to make progress in focusing resources on criminal and priority aliens, with more convicted criminals being removed from the country than ever before, we are constantly looking for ways to ensure that we are doing everything we can to utilize our resources in a way that maximizes public safety."

The biggest change under Obama has been his deferred deportation program, which gives qualified young people brought to the U.S. as children a renewable two-year reprieve. Since the program began in August, applications from more than 355,000 people have been accepted and nearly 103,000 have been approved, according to the latest government figures.

youngunner · 12-26-2012, 06:00 PM

nice job president

Happyman0607 · 12-27-2012, 01:08 AM

Lots of deportations cause he's strengthened the boarders and is getting rid of all the criminals which is a great thing, if the boarders aren't secured, there's no chance of CIR being passed.. And he's done a good job at securing it. The people who are here trying to do the right thing and are contributing to this great country shouldn't be touched.

iDream · 12-27-2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Happyman0607

Lots of deportations cause he's strengthened the boarders and is getting rid of all the criminals which is a great thing, if the boarders aren't secured, there's no chance of CIR being passed.. And he's done a good job at securing it. The people who are here trying to do the right thing and are contributing to this great country shouldn't be touched.

"BOARDERS??"

DareToAct · 12-27-2012, 01:40 AM

This is not news the United States has always been known to import illegal workers and then have mass deportations. Not surprising because it has happened before and it will continue to happen as long as the United States needs a cheap and easy labor force. Unfortunately as I see it Dreamers are those that are just caught up in this nasty web, for the first time in history there are the Dreamers to look at because they have made noise.

justjohnjustice1988 · 12-27-2012, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by iDream

"BOARDERS??"

He/she is making a good point.

Just because he misspelled one word you can't ignore the idea he/she is trying to convey.

It is too bad "innocent" people get deported but the President must look tough before any immigration reform is passed.

Simple as that!

Tortoise77 · 12-28-2012, 07:42 PM

Most of these deportation probably take place at the border when people are caught crossing are finger printed and deported back to mexico or where ever they came. My brother got deported and he had it coming. He had been arrested multiple times and he has a good life here and he knew his risk and didnt listen. He got busted one last time and he got deported. He's my brother and I love him but I dont feel sorry for his deportation. I dont feel bad for men who drunk drive and kill innocent people and are illegal. that makes all of us look bad. As immigrants we should know out position in this country specially if we are illegal. I obey the laws because I know I am in no pososition to be cat fighting bitches over a limp dick or getting drunk cuz my boyfriend beat me up last week and I caught him cheating on me in our bed when Im an illegal. I am very thankful for what Mr. Obamas has given us and will NOT fuck it up by breaking the law.

Pianoswithoutfaith · 12-30-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by justjohnjustice1988

He/she is making a good point.

Just because he misspelled one word you can't ignore the idea he/she is trying to convey.

It is too bad "innocent" people get deported but the President must look tough before any immigration reform is passed.

Simple as that!

This is funny because had you been deported, you wouldn't be saying this lol

They need you!

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