Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times posted an article on Friday, August 23, 2013 stating that President Obama "issued a policy last week telling immigration agents to try not to arrest and deport illegal immigrant parents of minor children." The article also states that this got much praise from immigrant rights groups, and I too praise this. Many of these immigrant rights groups feel that it is a "step forward toward a kinder detention policy" and I agree. I feel that when illegal immigrant parents are found, they should be investigated and not immediately deported. Many families come to America for a chance at a better life or for a chance to be able to provide for their families, not to cause any harm or any trouble. When illegal immigrant parents are arrested (especially in front of their children) much distress can be caused on the child(ren). No child should have to watch their parents be stripped away from them. For these reasons, they should be given ample time to leave the country rather than immediately arrested and deported. What do you think about President Obama's move?
Obama adds to list of illegal immigrants not to deport: Parents
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