White House receives political cover on immigration from religious groups

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President Barack Obama is receiving political cover for his decision to stop deporting some young illegal immigrants from two big groups with whom his relations have been rocky: evangelical Christians and Catholics.

“We do give credit where credit is due,” said Kevin Appleby, director of Migration and Public Affairs for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, on Friday, when Obama made his announcement.

“We welcome the announcement - it will provide important relief to a vulnerable group that we believe should remain in the country,” Appleby said. “They didn't come here on their own volition; they came here with their parents. They are virtually Americans.”

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“This new policy is good news for America and is good news for undocumented young adults who came to America through the choice of others,” said Leith Anderson, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, on Friday. “It is the right thing to do.”

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/15/white-house-receives-political-cover-on-immigration-from-religious-groups/

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1. wow! that's unexpected!

And in return I will give them credit where credit is due. Good for them for not automatically spouting talking points from the GOP.