Beyond political rhetoric , there are limitations on Obama 's powers on immigration . The President cannot control who gets deported , putting violent criminals at the top of the list . He can not , as some in the media want , put immigrant kids on buses bound for Central America . We have a tripartite government system . In many cases , the President does have to work with Congress in crafting immigration reforms .
Beyond political rhetoric , there are limitations on Obama 's powers on immigration . The President cannot control who gets deported , putting violent criminals at the top of the list . He can not , as some in the media want , put immigrant kids on buses bound for Central America . In many cases , the President does have to work with Congress in crafting immigration reforms .