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November 21, 2014

Obama Unveils Executive Order Protecting Millions from Deportation 
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President Obama has unveiled his plan to shield millions of undocumented
immigrants from deportation in the face of congressional inaction. Some
four million people could be eligible for the new policy, which allows
the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents
to stay in the country with work permits, if they have lived in the
United States for at least five years and pass a background check.

President Obama: "So we're going to offer the following deal. If you've
been in America for more than five years; if you have children who are
American citizens or legal residents; if you register, pass a criminal
background check, and you're willing to pay your fair share of taxes,
you'll be able to apply to stay in this country temporarily, without
fear of deportation."