Full Video of President Obama’s Speech on Reforming Immigration Laws
President Obama delivered a 15-minute speech in which he unveiled his immigration plan Thursday evening. “Today our immigration is broken, and everyone knows it,” Obama said.
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Washington Post: President Obama’s Executive Order Is ‘Convenient Reinterpretation of Tradition’
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President Obama’s Immigration Plan Would Shield 5 Million People from Deportation
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Opinion: Loretta Lynch Is Experienced, Skilled & Ready to Lead Justice Department
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