According to a report compiled by the Sing Tao Daily in the United States, shortly after President Obama's unilateral executive immigration reform order was issued, it faced legal challenges from several states. An increasing number of states and cities are taking legal action regarding this executive order, expressing support or opposition.
Last December, 17 state officials filed a lawsuit in the court of Brownsville, Texas, arguing that President Obama's executive order allowing approximately 400,000 undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States and work is unconstitutional, and requested the judge to issue an order to prevent the implementation of this policy.
Recently, many city and state officials have joined the lawsuit, expressing both support and opposition to President Obama's executive immigration reform order. Legal experts indicate that the court proceedings of this lawsuit have sparked numerous activities, highlighting the interests involved. Professor Gilman from the University of Texas School of Law stated: "This shows the level of national attention on this lawsuit."
1January 19, including New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, 30 mayors plan to submit a brief stating that President Obama's executive immigration reform order serves the public interest.
De Blasio announced in a statement on January 23 that he would submit this brief, stating: "Delaying the implementation of President Obama's deferred action will further harm our families, hinder our economic development, and create unnecessary insecurity in our community."
Leaders from 12 states, including California, New York, and Washington, as well as Washington D.C., also submitted a similar brief earlier this month in support of the White House.
