Obama’s Real Legacy on Immigration Enforcement

Josh Siegel

June 03, 2016

Some liberals call President Barack Obama the “deporter-in-chief.” But many conservatives believe the president has not been tough enough on illegal immigration. To check the record, The Daily Signal investigated deportation statistics during Obama’s time in the White House.

Learn more about Obama’s immigration enforcement legacy in this short animated video.

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