March 24 (Bloomberg) — A review of the U.S. deportation system ordered by President Barack Obama is seen by pro- immigration Democrats as good policy and good politics.

It's appeasing the party's Senate leaders, who'd rather criticize the Republican-led House over immigration policy than spar with the White House over deportations.

Administration officials and staff for top Senate Democrats, including Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, met privately on March 11 as the party aims to alleviate tensions heading into the November congressional election.

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