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Obama Welcomes Young Illegal Immigrants and Hispanic Vote
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On immigration enforcement, the Obama administration has officially taken its foot off the gas. It announced Friday in an executive action that young illegal immigrants who meet select criteria won’t be subject to deportation.
Those who are younger than 31, came to the U.S. before they were 16 and are students, high school graduates or honorably discharged veterans will be able to register to remain and work in the U.S. without becoming citizens. About 800,000 immigrants may be eligible, according to the Department of Homeland Security.