[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 498]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF IMMIGRATION RULING

  Mr. REID. On another subject, Mr. President, this morning the Supreme 
Court announced its decision to review the Fifth Circuit Court's 
illogical ruling on President Obama's Executive actions on immigration. 
It was only a question of time as to when it would come up because the 
action of the appellate court was so out of line and unprecedented.
  I am pleased with the Supreme Court's decision to take a look at this 
case. The President's Executive actions rely on well-established 
constitutional authority, and I have full confidence the Constitution 
will rule that these programs can be implemented.
  While I was home recently, I met with undocumented parents of U.S. 
citizens and lawful permanent residents. Instead of having the peace of 
mind that comes with deferred action, these law-abiding men and women, 
young and old, continue to live in constant fear of being separated 
from their families. They must be allowed to vacate the shadows and 
fully contribute to the country they love and call home.
  Mr. President, what is the schedule of the Senate this afternoon?

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