Deportations and Convictions: Not much difference so far. Obama figures for 2015 and 2016 are at left. Trump figures are at right. So far, Obama's figures are higher than Trump's. No wonder the ACLU called Obama the Deporter-in-Chief.
Family Separation: Both presidents have used it. Obama did this for fathers and teenage
sons, using the Flores settlement as a basis. Trump is separating young
children from whole families. Obama stopped when a court ordered a halt. A
court has ordered a halt in California. Trump is continuing in Texas.
(Deportations 2008-2016)
Workplace Enforcement: Yesterday, ICE raided a meat processing plant in Massillon, Ohio,
arresting more than 100 workers. Obama raided a meatpacking plant in
Pottsville, Iowa. He deported more than 100 workers and criminally prosecuted
the plant’s owner.
DACA: Obama policy. Trump has favored it. He has also opposed it.
DACA: Obama policy. Trump has favored it. He has also opposed it.
Tone, Messaging: Obama: Low key enforcement with emphasis on deportation. Trump: Criminalizing
and racializing immigration enforcement.
Media: Obama's vigorous enforcement was not played up by the media. Trump's enforcement is highly publicized. Is it media bias, or the result of what these presidents wanted? You be the judge.
Media: Obama's vigorous enforcement was not played up by the media. Trump's enforcement is highly publicized. Is it media bias, or the result of what these presidents wanted? You be the judge.
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