02-22-2015, 12:05 PM
Checkmate
In a Republican-led lawsuit brought by Texas and 25 states, Judge Andrew S. Hanen issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Obama administration from implementing the president's recently announced executive actions to confer temporary lawful presence and 3-year work permits to more than 4 million undocumented immigrants who are considered a low priority for deportation.
Hanen's 123-page ruling found that the states have "standing" to sue and suggests that he will probably agree with their argument on the merits.
The appeals court and perhaps the Supreme Court will have the ultimate say in the matter.
Most of the legal pundits I've seen weighing-in believe that Hanen's ruling will be overturned on appeal.
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In a Republican-led lawsuit brought by Texas and 25 states, Judge Andrew S. Hanen issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Obama administration from implementing the president's recently announced executive actions to confer temporary lawful presence and 3-year work permits to more than 4 million undocumented immigrants who are considered a low priority for deportation.
Hanen's 123-page ruling found that the states have "standing" to sue and suggests that he will probably agree with their argument on the merits.
The appeals court and perhaps the Supreme Court will have the ultimate say in the matter.
Most of the legal pundits I've seen weighing-in believe that Hanen's ruling will be overturned on appeal.
Quick Recap: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/fivepoints/...ive-action