policy
Obama Administration: Shift to 'Convicted Criminal' Priorities
Obama takes office promising comprehensive immigration reform while initially maintaining enforcement intensity. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano signals a shift toward prioritizing convicted criminals and national security threats for deportation, though removals would continue to rise. Critics note the prioritization framework is slow to be implemented on the ground.
Sources
- T1 DHS.gov — Secretary Napolitano Memo Official
- T2 NYT — Obama Immigration Policy Major