Pretend I know nothing immigration; what is tonight's speech supposed to be abt?

With only 10 minutes. It isn't going to be much. Blame obstructionist Republicans forcing the Osiah to act.

Sure. Where exactly was the Senate bill? No really, where was it?

Where was the immigration legislation when the Democrats had TOTAL control for 2 full years. Where was it?

Dems got creamed in midterms. That's what this is all about.

There are a number of illegals living and working within the united states. Many of them have children that were born here or born to a U.S. citizen. Thus, while the parent(s) are illegal, the child is not. Or, at a minimum, the child was granted status to be a legal resident and not face deportation

The president proposes to issue an Executive Order that grants those parents relief from the expectation of deportation, PROVIDED:

1) they have not committed (other) illegal acts

2) They agree to file papers to received work privileges, and pay taxes, etc.


the rumors have specifically excluded any right to getting citizenship. Only that they can "come out of the shadows" and remain employed in the U.S and with their children




The PROBLEM is that there is very real concerns that this is outside of the powers that the POTUS has been given constitutionally. It is suggested that this is an illegal usurpation of the Congress' power and responsibility. In fact, President Obama said exactly that in an interview last year.

thus, the controversy.

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what's spossed to be in it,

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Basically if you are illegally here and have a kid or if your kid is legally here, you don't have to leave. And this will basically create a huge burden on immigration officials. Probably only about 5 million people will qualify but millions more will claim this status with forgeries of documents that officials will never be able to fully vet. I'd say it's going to be extremely difficult to kick someone out if this is allowed to stand. The good part is hopefully everyone will be document so that when congress does have the will to update immigration laws, we will be able to better determine the affects. (glass half full)

Plan B will begin after plan A (election) was a flop.

Plan B is to stick it to the Republican party.

More Democratic voters.