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Aura Bogado: Why Won’t Obama Halt Deportations?

What didn't Obama say about immigration in his State of the Union address? The Nation’s Aura Bogado breaks it down at Democracy Now!

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February 13, 2013

In his State of the Union address, President Obama trumpeted comprehensive immigration reform to rousing applause. But as Nation reporter Aura Bogado says, “what people were hoping to hear was a halt to deportations.” Bogado breaks down Obama’s speech for Democracy Now! 

—James Cersonsky

For reactions to Obama's speech from immigrant activists, read Aura Bogado's post.

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