Claim: Hours before the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over whether the Trump administration could end a deferred deportation program for so-called "Dreamers," the president tweeted that "some" of those receiving that protection "are very tough, hardened criminals." But certain criminal activity, such as a felony or significant misdemeanor conviction, is grounds for denial or ejection from the program.
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Verdict: hours before the supreme court heard oral arguments over whether the trump administration could end a deferred deportation program for so-called "dreamers," the president tweeted that "some" of those receiving that protection "are very tough, hardened criminals." but certain criminal activity, such as a felony or significant misdemeanor conviction, is grounds for denial or ejection from the program.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2019-11-13T18:18:56