Obama breaking news immigration

Here are some recent breaking news stories related to immigration and former President Barack Obama:

Recent Developments:

  1. DACA Recipients Can Apply for Renewal: On November 12, 2019, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would resume accepting renewal applications from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. This decision came after a federal court ruling blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end the program.
  2. Immigration Reform Efforts Stall: In October 2019, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill, but it has stalled in the Senate. The bill aimed to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, increase border security, and reform the visa system.
  3. Asylum Seekers Face Increased Barriers: In August 2019, the Trump administration announced a new rule that would deny asylum to migrants who pass through another country before reaching the U.S. border. This rule has been met with criticism from human rights groups and legal experts.

Obama's Immigration Legacy:

  1. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): In 2012, President Obama introduced DACA, a program that allowed certain young undocumented immigrants to apply for temporary protection from deportation and work permits.
  2. Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA): In 2014, Obama introduced DAPA, a program that would have provided temporary protection from deportation and work permits to certain undocumented immigrants who were parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. However, a federal court blocked the program before it could take effect.
  3. Immigration Reform Efforts: During his presidency, Obama pushed for comprehensive immigration reform, but his efforts were met with resistance from Congress. In 2013, the Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill, but it stalled in the House of Representatives.

Recent Quotes from Obama:

  1. On DACA: "I believe that the young people who were brought here through no fault of their own, who have grown up here, who have gone to school here, who have contributed to our society in countless ways, deserve a chance to stay and to become citizens." (Source: CNN, November 2019)
  2. On Immigration Reform: "We need to pass comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while also strengthening our border security and addressing the root causes of migration." (Source: The New York Times, October 2019)

Please note that these quotes and news stories are subject to change and may not reflect the current views or policies of President Obama or the U.S. government.