After Congress failed to act , Obama is considering executive actions on immigration issues . Obama could expand deferrals to shield some undocumented immigrants from deportation . He can also use his authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 to grant work permits for certain illegal aliens who have been in this country since before they were 16 years old ( or if their parents But the questions are what can Obama do legally and does he have the political capital ?
After Congress failed to act , Obama is considering executive actions on immigration issues . Obama could expand deferrals to shield some undocumented immigrants from deportation . Immigration advocates are pushing Obama to act broadly to bring down deportations . But the questions are what can Obama do legally and does he have the political capital ?