Deportations Continue at High Rate Under Obama
by Michael Collier on Sep 20, 2013 | Views: 195 | Score: 2
Number of Deportations | |
---|---|
2000 | 188000 |
2001 | 189000 |
2002 | 165000 |
2003 | 211000 |
2004 | 241000 |
2005 | 246000 |
2006 | 281000 |
2007 | 319000 |
2008 | 360000 |
2009 | 393000 |
2010 | 385000 |
2011 | 392000 |
Fiscal Years 2000-2011
Sources:
dhs.gov, washingtonpost.com
Despite attempts at comprehensive immigration reform and the implementation of programs like the DREAM Act, deportations of Hispanics are continuing at a high rate under the Obama administration. Advocates of reform have called on the president to use his executive authority to override congressional opposition, but Obama says that such a move would violate federal law.