By Alyssa LaFage | The Save Jersey Blog
Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court demonstrates just how important the next appointment to the highest court in the land truly is.
In a split 4-4 decision over a challenge to President Obama’s immigration policy known as “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents” or “DAPA,” the High Court left intact a preliminary injunction that stopped the program dead in its tracks over a year ago.
It stands to reason, Save Jerseyans, that had the late great Justice Antonin Scalia been alive today, the court would have certainly voted with a majority in favor of Texas and the 25 other states that claimed the Obama administration lacked the authority to go around Congress to address immigration.
The case will now return to the state of Texas for further review but it is unlikely that the lower federal courts will reverse their initial decision. It goes without saying that this is a major blow to the Obama administration and supporters of the President’s action.
Not everyone was pleased. NJ Senator Bob Menendez is among many on the left who lamented the decision on Twitter today:
Those who stood against these executive actions & waged this fight against family unity will be held accountable in Nov #FightforFamilies
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) June 23, 2016
.@SCOTUS ruling on #DAPA+#DACA is heartbreaking loss 4 millions of immigrants living in the shadows #WeWillFightOn https://t.co/LJwTJc23SK
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) June 23, 2016
The reality is that the Supreme Court fulfilled its constitutional duty to act as a check on the power of the President.
While Democrats like Menendez are disappointed with the decision and are calling for accountability, their anger and frustration should be levied squarely at the President of the United States for going outside of his constitutional authority to address this issue. It is his fault for giving false hope to those affected by this unconstitutional edict and the President owes them an apology.
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