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SUPREME COURT Blocks Obama’s Illegal Immigration Plan in 4-4 Decision
The Supreme Court today blocked Barack Obama’s plan to shield millions of illegal aliens in America.
The decision essentially means 4-5 million illegals may be deported now.
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The AP reported:
A tie vote by the Supreme Court is blocking President Barack Obama’s immigration plan that sought to shield millions living in the U.S. illegally from deportation.
The justices’ one-sentence opinion on Thursday effectively kills the plan for the duration of Obama’s presidency.
A tie vote sets no national precedent but leaves in place the ruling by the lower court. In this case, the federal appeals court in New Orleans said the Obama administration lacked the authority to shield up to 4 million immigrants from deportation and make them eligible for work permits without approval from Congress.
Texas led 26 Republican-dominated states in challenging the program Obama announced in November 2014. Congressional Republicans also backed the states’ lawsuit.
