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    President Obama's Deportation Dilemma

    In five years, Barack Obama's deported almost two million undocumented immigrants — more than any other president. Immigrant advocates have labeled him "Deporter in Chief." With immigration reform passed by the Senate but stalled in the House, Democrats are worried about the Hispanic turnout in upcoming elections.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In five years, Barack Obama's deported almost two million undocumented immigrants — more than any other president. Immigrant advocates have labeled him "Deporter in Chief." With immigration reform passed by the Senate but stalled in the House, Democrats are worried about the Hispanic turnout in upcoming elections. Under pressure, Obama's called for more "humane" law enforcement, giving Republicans the chance to claim that's no enforcement at all. We hear what he wants to do and how each party is jockeying for control of the Senate this year and for the White House in 2016.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sonya Geis

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      USA Today

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      Marielena Hincapié

      National Immigration Law Center

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      Kansas Secretary of State

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Obama Considers Unilateral Action on Deportations
    1. 0:00Putin Signs Treaty to Annex Crimea
    2. 7:52President Obama's Deportation DilemmaYou’re reading this
    3. 43:03Did Regulators Protect Duke Energy from Oil-Spill Lawsuit?
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