Obama Administration's Immigration Executive Action

The Obama administration announced an executive action to protect 4 million unauthorized immigrants from deportation, allowing them to work legally in the U.S. This decision comes amid rising deportation numbers since 9/11. The action focuses on immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for years, have not committed crimes, and have families. DREAMers already benefit from similar protections. While Republicans oppose the action, historical precedents exist, such as George H.W. Bush's similar measures. The action does not grant legal status or citizenship paths, but offers temporary deportation relief and work permits.

What was the primary goal of the Obama administration's executive action on immigration?

• To protect 4 million unauthorized immigrants from deportation

• To deport all unauthorized immigrants

• To grant citizenship to unauthorized immigrants

• To increase the number of deportations

What criteria did the Obama administration use to decide who should not be deported?

• Immigrants who have committed crimes

• Immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for several years and have families

• Immigrants who arrived after 2013

• Immigrants who are single

Who are the DREAMers?

• Immigrants who have been in the U.S. for less than a year

• Unauthorized immigrants who arrived as children

• Immigrants with work permits

• Immigrants who have committed crimes

What was the reaction of Republicans to the executive action?

• They proposed a similar action

• They were indifferent

• They were extremely angry

• They supported it

Which past president provided similar protections to unauthorized immigrants?

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• George H.W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

What does the executive action NOT provide to unauthorized immigrants?

• Reunification with family members

• Official legal status

• Protection from deportation for three years

• A work permit

Who has the authority to grant legal status or a path to citizenship?

• Congress

• The President

• State Governors

• The Supreme Court

How long can families be assured they won't be separated under the executive action?

• Two years

• Three years

• Five years

• One year

What is the significance of the executive action for millions of families?

• It ensures they won't be deported for three years

• It grants them citizenship

• It allows them to vote

• It provides free healthcare