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Latest Promises In Immigration
Donald Trump
Replace J-1 Visa with Inner City Resume Bank
Trump proclamation amid COVID-19 suspends some visas
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July 15, 2020
Donald Trump
Increase visa fees
No increase on visa fees for Mexicans, despite Donald Trump’s campaign promise
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July 15, 2020
Donald Trump
Remove existing Syrian refugees
No action from Donald Trump to deport Syrian refugees, despite campaign promise
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November 14, 2018
Donald Trump
Establish a ban on Muslims entering the U.S.
Trump’s travel restrictions survive Supreme Court, fall short of promised Muslim ban
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November 14, 2018
Donald Trump
Limit legal immigration
Donald Trump sets refugee admission limit at 30,000 for fiscal year 2019
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October 5, 2018
Donald Trump
Suspend immigration from terror-prone places
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Donald Trump’s travel ban
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June 26, 2018
Barack Obama
Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
Path to citizenship promise under Obama looks dead
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September 21, 2016
Barack Obama
Crack down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants
Obama has mixed record on immigration worksite enforcement
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January 6, 2016
Barack Obama
Secure the borders
Border is more secure, but not to everyone’s satisfaction
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August 31, 2012
Barack Obama
Promote economic development in Mexico
Not much direct economic development, but big jump in law enforcement is a necessary precursor
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August 12, 2011
Barack Obama
Introduce a comprehensive immigration bill in the first year
No big push in first year
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August 13, 2010
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