**1. Summary of the results** Based on the analyses provided, **the Obama administration deported approximately 3 million noncitizens during his two terms in office**, making him the president with the highest number of formal deportations in American history ^{[1] [2]}. The deportation numbers varied across sources, with some reporting **over 2 million** ^[3], **more than 2.8 million over eight years** ^[4], and **more than 3 million** ^{[1] [2]}. The peak year for deportations was **fiscal 2012 with 409,849 total deportations** ^[5]. A significant finding is that **75% to 83% of those deported did not see a judge or have the opportunity to plead their case in court** ^[2]. The Obama administration focused on **formal removals rather than returns**, which represented a shift in enforcement priorities compared to previous administrations ^[6]. **2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints** The original question lacks crucial context about the **nature and targeting of Obama's deportation policies**. The administration prioritized removing **criminals and recent unauthorized border crossers**, with **85% of all removals and returns during fiscal year 2016 being noncitizens who had recently crossed the U.S. border unlawfully** ^[6]. Additionally, **more than 90% of interior removals were of noncitizens convicted of serious crimes** ^[6]. The question also omits the **contradictory aspects of Obama's immigration legacy**. While earning the label **"deporter-in-chief" from immigrant-rights community critics** ^[3], Obama simultaneously **created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, providing temporary work permits and protection from deportation to over 800,000 young undocumented immigrants** ^[3]. He also attempted **executive actions that would have allowed nearly five million undocumented immigrants to remain in the country** ^[7]. **Immigration advocacy organizations like the ACLU** would benefit from emphasizing the high deportation numbers to mobilize support and funding for immigrant rights causes ^[3]. Conversely, **political opponents** could use these statistics to argue against Obama's perceived leniency on immigration, while **supporters** might emphasize the focus on criminals and border security priorities. **3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement** The original question, while factually seeking information, lacks nuance by using the term **"illegal immigrants"** without acknowledging the complex legal categories involved. The question implies a simple numerical answer when the reality involves **different types of removals, enforcement priorities, and policy contexts** that significantly affect interpretation ^[6]. The framing could perpetuate bias by not distinguishing between **recent border crossers and long-term residents**, or between **criminals and families** - distinctions that were central to Obama's enforcement strategy ^{[6] [8]}. The question also fails to acknowledge that **border crossing attempts were at their lowest level since the 1970s during this period** ^[8], which provides important context for understanding the deportation numbers.

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