Supreme Court Split is a Reminder to Continue Fighting For Immigrant Families
November 18, 2016 – David Hahn
The Supreme Court voted 4-4 on Thursday, June 23rd on President Obama’s immigration plan in the case United States v. Texas. This blocks the implementation of initiatives known as DAPA and DACA under new provisions designed to protect the rights of undocumented United States immigrants.
As stated by the SCOTUS Blog, “This means that the enforcement of the Obama administration’s 2014 deferred-action policy remains blocked by a nationwide injunction. It is now up to Judge Hanen in Brownsville, Texas, whether and how to go forward with the trial on the merits. Just to be clear, all that the Court’s order in US v. Texas says is that the judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court. Nothing more.”
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, President Obama vowed to continue other programs prioritizing deportation of violent criminals, rather than residents who do not pose a violent threat to the nation.
The government now has the option to file a rehearing petition in the Supreme Court upon approval of the Justices.
Immigrant advocacy groups are continuing to fight for the Deferred Action program and are hopeful the injunction will be lifted.
For more information talk to our immigrant attorneys or visit:
ScotusBlog.org
NLIC.org
AILA.org
Related Blog Posts
Does immigration status affect access to in-state tuition rates?
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Employment Immigration on Friday, November 30, 2012. For immigrants and citizens alike, getting a good job depends greatly on getting an…
Minnesota business coalition urges immigration reform
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Employment Immigration on Friday, August 16, 2013. With Congress is on its late-summer recess, the fate of the comprehensive immigration reform…
Work Eligibility at Issue in Chipotle Investigation
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Employment Immigration on Friday, June 1, 2012. Getting clearance to work legally in the U.S. can be a tricky business for…
Many Minnesota groups making the case for immigration reform
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Immigration Reform on Friday, June 21, 2013. Whatever the subject area, it takes a truly broad coalition to achieve comprehensive change…