Immigration+2014

=Immigration 2014=

On Thursday, November 20th, President Obama announced, by executive order, that a new policy on immigration would make it possible for some illegal immigrants to apply for temporary status and avoid deportation. He spoke about the U.S. being a nation of immigrants, explained his perspective on the issue of illegal immigration in the U.S. today, related similar moves made by past presidents, and challenged the outgoing Congress- if not the new Congress to pass a bill that would provided for a more comprehensive reform of our immigration system. He has been widely praised for doing something- and widely criticized for exceeding his authority as president in acting without the consent of congress.

The video of his speech as well as the text of his speech are linked below. **What is your opinion about Immigration in America today?**

Text: President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration, November 20, 2014

Video

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