Boehner’s Lawsuit on Immigration Another Example of Republicans’ Anti-immigrant Political Gamesmanship
Washington, DC – Today Speaker Boehner told the Republican caucus that he is exploring the best options to sue President Obama over the President's Executive Action on immigration.
Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:
"In 32 days the Department of Homeland Security will shut down thanks to Republicans' anti-immigrant political gamesmanship and inability to govern. Instead of doing their job and working to pass a bill that addresses our immigration system once and for all, Republicans are trying to one up themselves to prove to the extreme wing of their party just how anti-immigrant they are.
"If they really cared about fixing the problem and were serious about getting rid of the President's Executive Action on immigration they'd bring up a bill. If there was any question about their intentions and motivation, the DHS funding bill, the McCaull border insecurity bill, and this lawsuit should make it clear that it's all about anti-immigrant politics.
"Republicans need to stop with these games - they made their point - now it's time to get to work. We need comprehensive immigration reform that will grow our economy, keep our families together, and honor our American values."
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