Obama spares many illegal immigrants deportation

Source: rantandroast.com

The Obama administration  announced that younger illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives will not be deported. As many as 800,000 immigrants may be affected by the decision, which takes effect immediately. The move comes in an election year in which the Hispanic vote could be critical in swing states. 

The administration said illegal immigrants will not be deported and can qualify for work permits only if they meet these criteria:

• They arrived in the U.S. before the age of 16
• They are younger than 30
• They have been in the country for at least five continuous years
• They have no criminal history
• They graduated from a U.S. high school, or earned a GED, or served in the military   

"Americans should be outraged that President Obama is planning to usurp the constitutional authority of the United States Congress and grant amnesty by edict to one million illegal aliens," said Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King in a statement. "The American people have rejected amnesty because it will erode the rule of law. In much the same way, I believe the American people will reject President Obama." Source:abc