he solved the problem through the obama administration amnesty program, whatever we call it. r -- amnesty for minors program under president obama. >> bob: when the democrats controlled the house and the senate, they were having the bill on the floor. they were debating it. they went home for spring break. the democrats came back and up for election and harry reid, we don't want it on the floor. >> dana: which is what they did in 2007 as well. >> bob: that's right. was it -- >> dana: 2007 when president bush was president. they didn't try hard because president obama wanted healthcare bill. >> greg: the number one issue right now is the economy. the number one real problem is unemployment. this doesn't help either. it could hurt unemployment because they are offering unemployment. that says the politics are more important than the economy. jimenez was not without the interesting moments. besides -- >> kimberly: this was not without the interesting moments. beside the bird. they interrupted the press conference and said mr. president, why do you favor foreign workers over ameri

remember, they were recently reinvigorated after president obama announced his administration would grant amnesty to about 800,000 young adults bought here illegally as children. that is important, because this is a community that has expressed frustration with the president, that has said the deportation rate is far tie high under this administration, the unemployment rate is far too high. to reinvigorate this community could make a big difference in some key swing states. mitt romney will claim this is a victory as well and say that to some extent the obama administration is in contrast or opposed to the supreme court on this matter. so, of course, we're awaiting reaction from mitt romney. what will be interesting to see is what it does to voter turnout in some key states like colorado, like nevada, like arizona. a lot of people think this could put arizona back in place again. remember, president obama lost arizona to john mccain in 2008. if this does, in fact, reinvigorate a lot of latinos it to turn out in force, it could make a difference in key swing states. this entire week will have a bi

could come back to backfire particularly in an election year if the obama administration doesn't play its cards carefully. i report by amnesty international has concluded the e.u. cares more about enforcing its borders than people's lives and human rights group claims europe actively aims to prevent africans from reaching its shores and danger in the lives of asylum seekers and there are now increasing calls from critics to hold governments accountable for their treatment of immigrants as artist tests are sitting out reports those who do manage to reach europe still face discrimination. it may be called the european hue. but despoiled is right to swing to the extreme is becoming a little more mainstream especially when it comes to discourse on immigration and in some cases leads to outright violence from norway. to greece. to hungary. in our street. doesn't unless the. recent elections in france and greece showed big gains for the far right and immigrants say they've increasingly been on the receiving end of prejudice in many forms. of europe a woman with a veil can go into any shop and buy anything she wants but it cannot w

. >>> saying it's not amnesty, but quote, deferred action. the obama administrations making changes. undocumented immigrants younger than 30 rks brought to the u.s. as kids will get a deferral from deportation. some are outraged. >> these are young people who study in your schools, play in our neighborhoods, they are friends with our kids. they pledge allegiance to our flag. they are americans in their heart and their minds, in every single way but one, on paper. >> i felt it necessary to respond to the president's outrageous announcement this morning that he plans to grant back door amnesty to 1 million people. he says it's temporary, but we all know better. >> this is an historic humanitarian event in american history. it is an opportunity to demonstrate to the world the values and caring of a great nation. >> i believe the status of the young people who come here through no fault of their own is an important matter to be considered and should be solved on a long term basis so they know what their future is in this country. the action the president took makes it mo

obama administration says it will stop deporting young illegal immigrants who were brought to the united states as children if they meet certain requirements. some republicans immediately blasted the decision as amnestyent obama had to say about the change. >> effective immediately, the department of homeland security is taking steps to lift the shadow of deportation from these young people. over the next few months, eligible individuals who do not present a risk to national security or public safety will be able to request temporary relief from deportation proceedings and apply for work authorization. now, let's be clear. this is not amnesty. this is not immunity. this is not a path to citizenship. it's not a permanent fix. this is a temporary stop-gap measure that lets us focus our resources wisely while giving a degree of relief and hope to talented, driven, patriotic young people. this is temporary. congress needs to act. there's still time for congress to pass the dream act this year, because these kids deserve to plan their lives in more than two-year increments. >> and joining us now, the secretary of homeland security, janet napolitano. madame secretary, thanks for coming in on this busy day.

obama administration said that they would stop deporting children. they had to meet certain regulations. >> center minority veto leader mitch mcconnell refused to answer questions karen texas congressman lamar smith said that tim myers move is amnestyd did it will lead to fraud. >> that is not the democratic way but maybe you can do this in a dictatorship that this is not how this is supposed to happen. is sworn to uphold the constitution of the united states. >> some people think that he needs to take a good look at as immigration. some people think that he is bypassing congress. senator dick durbin applaud the administration's move. >> i think this is an important step forward. >>brian: men people flock to the beaches. here is christie feel pretty nice. it is a gorgeous day. right now at the olympic club in san francisco things have cooled down. the temperature is in the mid-50s. walnut creek is 95 oakley is the hottest spot at 100 degrees. we will start office of fog in the morning with the temperatures in the mid-50s. it will go up to the mid-60s and the afternoon. here is the satellite. they are looking at mostly clear skies. we have seen a few high clouds decorating the skies today. we have seen a pattern with north when spea

obama administration painted him into a corner. it made it clear that he has to take a stronger position one way or the other. fully against anything that smells like amnesty or come over and say, maybe this might be a good idea. right now, they are stuck because the republicans have very clearly been against the dream act or anything that was like that. even though there was agreement on many of the principles. >> did it appear romney is uncomfortable even talking or venturing into this area because he's made it clear or his camp made it clear they want to focus on the economy, and this immigration issue is a potential distraction from his strategy? >> well, on one hand he may be hitting on the right track. in survey after survey, while immigration is always important issue to the american people, it's never ranked as highs a the economy or the debt ceiling or taxes. this is an issue that is not in his wheel house. he knows it. >> now, what's at stake potentially for the sitting president who is trying to keep his post there at the white house? we heard john mccain earlier who said he is not so sure there will be a challenge on capitol hill, but there wil

questions about the obama administration's new immigration policy but the reaction from other congressional republicans was strong texas congressman lamar smith calls the move an amnestyrage fraud and illegal activity. >> i think the american people are getting tired of this president picking and choosing what laws to enforce. that's not democrat ic way. maybe you can do that in another country but this is a president sworn to uphold the constitution of the jews some members took to twitter senator graham of south carolina tweeting president obama avoids the hard work of fixing an immigration system which is broken and fractures along numerous fronts. republicans say the president is bypassing congress, which has repeatedly failed to pass dream act legislation that would give young, undocumented immigrants brought to america illegally by their parents, a path to citizenship if they meet certain criteria. democrats like dream act co-sponsor senator dick durbin are applauding the administration's move. >> i believe that this is an important step forward. >> our thanks to athena jones. we continue our in-depth look at issue of immigration in our next hour. is the obama a

obama administration, has effectively removed a law enforcement tool that we have effectively used in prince william county to reduce filing crime and protect americans. this is a back door way of amnesty. it's not just an amnesty for the 800,000 individuals, but we'll need, no -- will lead, no doubt about it, to the amnesty of those family members, including parents, millions of others. this is back door amnesty. >> a lot of people given the eligibility must meet certain requirements. and they not necessarily violent criminals. so how do you respond to that? >> absolutely. listen, those criteria are wrong. part of the way the people qualify for the measure is that they, of course v to have a clean record and have to be brought here as children and those are old-fashioned republican ideas that we can deport our way out of the mess we're in. today's measure should be applauded, long, overdue and it's not amnesty but a small step in the right direction. >> a lot of critics, though, said it's amnesty. mr. stewart, i have to ask you under your leadership, prince william county implemented one of the toughest crackdowns on illegal immigration. how will today's moves affect your policy? will

obama administration's new immigration policy. but the reaction from other congressional republicans was strong. texas congressman lamar smith, chairman of the house judiciary committee, calls the move an amnesty that would encourage fraud and illegal activity. >> i think the american people are getting tired of this president picking and choosing what laws to enforce. that's not the democratic way. maybe you can do that in a dictatorship, or maybe another country. but this is a president who swore to uphold the amendments of the constitution of the united states. >> some tweeting president obama avoids the hard work of fixing an immigration system which is broken and fractured on numerous fronts. republicans say the president is bypassing congress, which has failed to pass dream act legislation that would give undocumented immigrants brought to america illegally by their parents a path of citizenship if they meet certain criteria. florida senator marco rubio, who has been working saying this move is a short-term answer to a long-term problem. meanwhile, democrats like dream act co-sponsor, senator dick durbin, are applauding the administration's move. rtanpost fo. that this is a >> now, wolf,

furious, then go with the obama administration announcing that they're going to stop supporting people that they haven't been deporting anyway. and then granting them amnestythe supreme court ruling that they don't like, again, put them down, put them in their place, andhen they go to the next level and again, with this childish reaction say, well, we're going to take our ball and go home. we're not going to play with you anymore. it's an outrage. >> anna: sheriff, you know, it's been shown that having these undocumented workers in the state of arizona can raise crime rates and also cheapen labor. how do you think it will be affecting your community? >> i'm right on the border and as long as we have -- continue to have sanctuary policies, continue to have an abscess of effort by the federal government focused only on one portion of the problem, we're going to continue to have people run over us down on the border and ífn! >> brian: sheriff cameç outç yesterday andçç said,ççç id these guys and ifç i find them, i'm goanf to dump themw3 on theç doorstep of?7 offices. (%ñyears, since i'veç beenççw enforcement.w3ç borderççç patrol -- >> i have a

obama administration order of a while ago says you have to take these people and instead of putting them into deportation proceedings have to tell them, congratulations you are eligible for the amnestyayton: the argument, though, is these are not hostile individuals and therefore probably don't run into law enforcement, necessarily, these are individuals who have a clean record and maybe served in the military, have degrees. and therefore are not likely to afoul of the law in the way and border agents may never even come face-to-face with them. what do you say to that. >> if they never come face-to-face with any immigration enforcement agent then the 1996 statute wouldn't kick in but the idea that, well these individuals haven't really broken the law is a silly idea because their presence in the u.s., after a person reaches 18 is responsible for his actions, and under our federal immigration laws, if you are an illegal alien at that point it is your responsibility to go home to your home country, otherwise you are breaking the law by remaining, so, whether a good... >> clayton: deporting like mitt romney, talks about, aware you are breaking the law and self-deport. >> a fancy way of