Nov 21 Watch Republicans insist Obama has gone too far with action shielding millions from deportation By PBS News Hour President Obama announced his plan to shield nearly 5 million immigrants from deportation, and focus instead on deporting undocumented criminals and those who have entered the country recently. Republicans expressed their disapproval, including Speaker of the House John Boehner, who… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch How immigrants are reacting to Obama’s action By PBS News Hour President Obama’s address detailing immigration reform brought strong responses from both supporters and those opposed to his plan. Beyond Capitol Hill, we asked documented and undocumented immigrants to express their reactions. Continue watching
Nov 21 Does Obama have authority for his immigration orders? By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s announcement of sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration system is likely to lead to a battle over their legality. Is he on solid legal ground?… Continue reading
Nov 21 Why it took 6 years for Obama to act on immigration By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's sweeping immigration executive orders cap a turbulent, six-year quest to make headway on a thorny issue that has at times put the White House at odds with some of its fiercest supporters. Continue reading
Nov 20 Members respond to Obama’s immigration action By Colleen Shalby Members of the Republican and Democratic parties responded to the president’s actions. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch Brooks and Dionne on Obama’s immigration plan and what’s next By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch Obama’s immigration plan has Republicans ready for funding fight By PBS News Hour After President Obama’s address to the nation on immigration, the GOP is gearing up to push back against the plan, said Washington Post reporter Robert Costa in a conversation with Gwen Ifill. While Democrats were excited by the potential for… Continue watching
Nov 20 Obama says time for immigration changes is now By Julie Pace, Associated Press Spurning furious Republicans, President Barack Obama unveiled expansive executive actions on immigration Thursday night to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation and refocus enforcement efforts on "felons, not families."… Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch Rep. Issa questions legality of Obama’s immigration executive action By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch Special Report: President Obama announces immigration reform By PBS News Hour Continue watching