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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Los Angeles and Obama's Modified Dream Act

    When he decided to block the deportation of some undocumented immigrants brought here by their parents, President Obama emphasized the limitations of his executive order. To get a two-year reprieve from deportation and qualify for a work permit, a candidate must have been brought to the US before the age of 16.

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

    When he decided to block the deportation of some undocumented immigrants brought here by their parents, President Obama emphasized the limitations of his executive order. To get a two-year reprieve from deportation and qualify for a work permit, a candidate must have been brought to the US before the age of 16. He or she must have lived here for at least five years, be currently in school, graduated from high school or be honorably discharged from the military. They cannot be over the age of 30. We get three perspectives, including one from an undocumented graduate of UCLA Law School.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Lata Pandya

      Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Luis

      graduate of UCLA Law School

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      Ira Mehlman

      Federation for American Immigration Reform

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      Judy London

      Public Counsel

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Los Angeles and Obama's Modified Dream Act
    1. 0:00Los Angeles and Obama's Modified Dream ActYou’re reading this
    2. 21:57Rodney King Dead at 47
    3. 28:46Greek Elections and the Impact on the Euro
    4. 34:46Muslim Brotherhood Wins Egypt Election; Military Consolidates Power
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