House Votes To Strip Deportation Relief From Dreamers

 House Republicans voted on Friday to strip protections from undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers, putting more than a half-million young people at risk for deportation despite their longstanding ties to the United States.

Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) said Democrats should stop encouraging minors to cross the border illegally if they "truly care about these kids."

"Many of these children that are coming to the border don't make it across the river," Labrador said on the House floor. "There are reports of discoveries of small, lifeless bodies washed up along the river banks. Many of these children are abused, they're victimized and they're raped. We must understand that the president is responsible because of his failure to fully comply with the law."

Ultimately, the vote was about limiting Obama's power, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) said. She said the language would prevent Obama from taking further action to suspend deportations, a move he is considering.

"In other words, Mr. Speaker, we will put a handcuff on one of the president's hands," Bachmann said on the House floor.