US to stop young migrant deportations

US to stop young migrant deportations(bbc.co.uk)

2 points by nick-dap 13 years ago | 2 comments

Is Obama authorized by law to do this?

sp332 13 years ago | |

Immigration laws have a ton of room for the enforcement officers to look at the specifics of a case and decide what action is appropriate. As the head of the executive branch, Obama can set policy which affects those decisions.

tosseraccount 13 years ago |

Is Obama authorized by law to do this?

sp332 13 years ago | |

Immigration laws have a ton of room for the enforcement officers to look at the specifics of a case and decide what action is appropriate. As the head of the executive branch, Obama can set policy which affects those decisions.