Romney Campaign
‘He was President for the last three and a half years, did nothing on immigration.’
Reality: Obama lobbied for the Dream Act in Congress, where it was blocked by Republicans. In June, the President issued an executive order protecting young illegal immigrants from deportation
Verdict: Untrue. No law was passed, but Obama wasn’t idle on immigration
Obama Campaign
‘My opponent says the Arizona law should be “a model for the nation.”’
Reality: At a Republican primary debate on Feb. 22, 2012, Romney said Arizona’s E-Verify provision, which requires employers to check worker eligibility, was a model—not its controversial immigration law, SB 1070
Verdict: Untrue and deceptive