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Obama Halts Deportations; Faces Backlash and Protests

10/5/2025

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President Barack Obama announced an executive order halting deportations for undocumented parents in Chicago, drawing hecklers.
Protesters interrupted him and criticized his claim that the policy targets felons, not families.
He said, "I just took an action to change the law."
Backlash is expected from congressional Republicans and Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott, who plans a legal challenge.

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President Barack Obama announced an executive order halting deportations for undocumented parents in Chicago, drawing hecklers.
Protesters interrupted him and criticized his claim that the policy targets felons, not families.
He said, "I just took an action to change the law."
Backlash is expected from congressional Republicans and Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott, who plans a legal challenge.