In addition. lawful prosecutorial discretion doesnt reward illegal behavior by conferring substantive benefits to those who have violated the law. Yet under the Presidents unilateral action. individuals who have entered without inspection or overstayed their visas unlawfully now will get work permits. Social Security numbers. drivers licenses. employment and education opportunities. and many other benefits only afforded to those who abide by the law. Further. the President argues that because the Department doesnt have sufficient resources. he has exercised his prosecutorial discretion by prioritizing the removal of the most dangerous aliens for better security of our country. Yet the reality of his statement is that in fiscal year 2013. 36.007 criminal aliens were released.
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