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Obama Administration: Shift to 'Convicted Criminal' Priorities

| ICE

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.

  • T1 DHS.gov — Secretary Napolitano Memo Official
  • T2 NYT — Obama Immigration Policy Major