Republicans Warn that Obama Will Regret Immigration Moves

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top Republican is warning that President Barack Obama will “come to regret” the steps he’ll be announcing tonight on immigration.

In a speech tonight, Obama will be claiming broad authority to grant work permits to millions of immigrants who are living in the country illegally.

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell warned on the Senate floor today that “Congress will act.” He says Republicans are “considering a variety of options” for when they control both the House and Senate next year.

In addition to the millions who would get work permits, Obama is expected to help young immigrants who entered the country illegally as children but do not currently qualify under a directive he issued two years ago. That’s expected to be expanded.

And Obama is expected to make sure that many of the people who aren’t covered by the new executive orders would be given a lower priority for deportation. That group would include immigrants who’ve lived illegally in the U.S. for 10 years or more.

Speaking today at a White House ceremony recognizing achievements in science, technology and innovation, Obama said the nation needs an immigration system that “doesn’t send away talent but attracts it.”

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