An attempt by the Biden-Harris administration to grant citizenship to over one million undocumented immigrants has taken a significant turn as Vice President Kamala Harris faces a lawsuit from a coalition of 14 states.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The lawsuit, spearheaded by attorneys general from Texas, Idaho, and other states, aims to block a executive action by the Biden-Harris administration.
According to the post shared on Friday, August 23, 2024, the executive action in question proposes to offer a pathway to citizenship for over one million undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States.
The coalition, which includes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, argues that the executive action oversteps the boundaries of executive authority.
According to the lawsuit, the Biden-Harris administration’s move is an unlawful attempt to bypass Congress and enact immigration reform unilaterally.
The plaintiffs assert that such significant policy changes should be made through legislative processes, not executive orders.
Ken Paxton, who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s immigration policies, took to social media to announce the lawsuit.
“We just filed an urgent lawsuit in partnership with @KenPaxtonTX & @Raul_Labrador, and a coalition of 14 states, to block a new Biden-Harris executive amnesty that provides a path to citizenship for over 1 million illegal aliens currently in the United States,” Paxton tweeted.
This statement highlights the urgency and significance of the legal action taken by the states involved.
The executive order in question is part of the Biden administration’s broader efforts to reform the nation’s immigration system.
Since taking office, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have sought to reverse many of the hardline immigration policies implemented under the Trump administration.
This includes measures to protect undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for extended periods, particularly those brought to the United States as children, often referred to as “Dreamers.”
Supporters of the executive action argue that it is a necessary step toward addressing the status of millions of undocumented immigrants who contribute to American society but live in constant fear of deportation.
They contend that providing a path to citizenship would bring these individuals out of the shadows and allow them to fully participate in the economy and their communities.
However, critics, including the states involved in the lawsuit, argue that the executive action undermines the rule of law and encourages further illegal immigration.
They believe that granting amnesty to a large number of undocumented immigrants without securing the border first will only exacerbate the immigration crisis.
As the legal battle progresses, it is likely to reignite the national debate over immigration reform and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government.
The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for U.S. immigration policy and the milli
