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The Influence Of Administrative Power On Immigration

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However, if a President is not able to implement and influence legislation he may use his Administrative power to change Immigration. Administrative power goes a long way in creating immigration reform. Presidents in the past have used Administrative Power to pardon immigrants and influence immigration. By allowing for spouses, parents, or children citizenship Presidents have emphasized the importance of family. In recent years Obama has pardoned millions of undocumented immigrants and granted them a Provisional Waiver Process which allows them to become eligible to seek citizenship. This pardon power is extremely important. Only the President has the power to pardon people who have committed crimes against the US. As a single entity the
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