No, it wasn't Bush - not either of them. In fact, it wasn't a Republican at all.
During Obama's 8 years in office, over 2.5 MILLION illegal immigrants were deported. That's over 856 PER DAY he was in office.
Did President Obama Deport More People Than Any Other President?
As of February 13, 680 illegal immigrants had been arrested (not deported - just arrested) under Trump. 75 percent of those arrested have a criminal record.
This has been under Operation Cross Check - which is a yearly event.
Has Trump started a new deportation drive? - BBC News
Last year, under Obama, 2059 illegal immigrants were arrested in the same event. More than 1000 of those arrested had more than one prior conviction on their record.
It lasted 5 days last year.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2015/03/09/...wide-operation
In last weeks raids, which are now over, the routine was similar.
In LA and surrounding areas:
Out of the 161 foreign nationals arrested, 151 had prior criminal records.
In the midwestern states:
235 foreign nationals were arrested. Of these, 163 had criminal convictions.
In Ga, NC, and SC:
190 foreign nationals arrested. Of these, 127 had criminal convictions.
In NY:
41 foreign nationals arrested. Of these, 38 had criminal convictions.
In San Antonio:
28 foreign nationals arrested. Of these, 16 had criminal convictions.
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“ICE conducts these kind of targeted enforcement operations regularly and has for many years,” said Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly in a statement. “The focus of these enforcement operations is consistent with the routine, targeted arrests carried out by ICE’s Fugitive Operations teams on a daily basis.”
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Last week's operation generated controversy as advocacy groups viewed immigration officers' actions as a consequence of recent executive orders on immigration from President Donald Trump. The sweeps prompted some demonstrations in major cities around the country and set off rumors that immigration agents were also using traffic stops and checkpoints as part of the routine sweeps.
ICE officials responded, saying “reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps are false, dangerous and irresponsible. These reports create panic and put communities and law enforcement personnel in unnecessary danger.”
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DHS: Last week's ICE arrests were 'consistent with the routine' - Business Insider
There's the reality, folks.
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