Fleming Reacts To SCOTUS Oral Arguments on Immigration

Statement

Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on whether President Obama overstepped his executive power by granting 4 million illegal immigrants temporary status and work permits.

"It is Congress, not the President, that is responsible for creating our nation's immigration policy. By sidestepping Congress on this and all other issues, he is effectively stating that the Constitution no longer matters.

"America has always been a nation of immigrants, but the new influx of individuals who come here illegally put stress on our economy by overwhelming our education, healthcare, and social services systems. The states most affected by illegal immigration have every right to speak up about this burden. And Congress retains the right to address it. My hope is that the Supreme Court Justices side with the Constitution, Congress and the American people by deciding that the President overstepped his power."

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