By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
President Obama plans to reveal his plan today to overhaul the immigration system in what is likely to set off a contentious debate with Republicans, CNN reports.
Obama’s plan will involve new rules for deportations, a move that will have ramifications for millions of undocumented immigrants.
Obama is expected to announce the deferment of deportation for the parents of U.S. citizens.
“Everybody agrees that our immigration system is broken. Unfortunately, Washington has allowed the problem to fester for far too long,” Obama said in a video posted on his Facebook page Wednesday. “And so what I’m going to be laying out is the things that I can do with my lawful authority as President to make the system work better, even as I continue to work with Congress to encourage them to get a bipartisan, comprehensive bill that can solve the entire problem.”
Obama is taking action with an executive order, as opposed to waiting for Congress.
Obama will address the nation live during a speech at 8 p.m. tonight.
