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What is the left to do about immigration? Maybe take a step back for the time being

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, second from left, speaks accompanied by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., left, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., during a news conference about an immigration bill on Capitol Hill, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Credit: Alex Brandon

Credit: Alex Brandon

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, second from left, speaks accompanied by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., left, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., during a news conference about an immigration bill on Capitol Hill, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Feb 15, 2018

A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Programs, immigration and what Democrats should be focusing on.

Opinions from the left:

Pressing prisons and jails to violate the 4th Amendment isn't part of ICE's job description

From The Los Angeles Times: We need to stop violations of the Fourth Amendment by ending the use of warrantless detainers.

ExploreThe Clock Is Not Ticking on DACA

From Politico: Democrats should wait to cut a deal on DACA.

An Open Letter to Paul Ryan on DACA

From Real Clear Politics: The speaker of the House needs to take the lead on DACA.

THE RIGHT: The right wonders where the media is on Clinton, the FBI and President Obama.

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