Court to hear appeal on Obama’s immigration actions

[Geee]

The Hill:

A federal appeals court said Tuesday it will hear an expedited appeal of an earlier ruling against President Obama’s executive actions on immigration.

 

The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will listen to oral argument April 17 in the administration’s attempt to overturn a ruling last month by U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen.

 

Hanen put a temporary hold on Obama’s attempts to slow deportations and grant benefits to some people in the country illegally, saying the administration overstepped its authority.

 

The White House’s appeal seeks to end the temporary hold, arguing it prevents the Department of Homeland Security from protecting the borders.

[Geee]

FIFTH CIRCUIT SCHEDULES HEARING IN EXECUTIVE AMNESTY CASE

 

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued an order that sets oral argument in Texas v. United States for April 17. This is the case in which Texas and other states challenge President Obama’s executive amnesty.

 

In district court proceedings, Judge Hanen temporarily enjoined the government from enforcing Obama’s program to grant lawful status to millions of illegal immigrants. The government has moved for a stay of that order, pending appeal.

 

The oral argument on April 17, for which two hours have been allocated, will pertain only to the government’s motion for a stay. As for the merits of the injunction, the Fifth Circuit’s order sets a briefing schedule and permits the filing of briefs by a number of amici, including Senators Cruz and Cornyn.

 

Meanwhile, Josh Blackman notices what he calls a “slight pivot” in the government’s legal argument in favor of staying Judge Hanen’s order:

 

Now, the government claims that [the executive order] is essential to national security, and that unless Judge Hanen’s order is put on hold, the government will be unable to secure the border and the homeland.

 

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2015/03/fifth-circuit-schedules-hearing-in-executive-amnesty-case.php

[Cyber_Liberty]

This is in Obama's favor, right?

[Geee]

This is in Obama's favor, right?

I really can't say. Looking at the make up of the court, the majority appear to be Republican President appointee's - but we all know that is not always an indication. This appeal seems to be only on the stay. Will these judges think that not having a stay will do irrepairable damage - I hope so- cause I really think that that is the case IMHO

[Cyber_Liberty]

Yes, good points. I know Obama's people were crying for this expedited hearing, and now they got one. I also heard this is not a good court for Obama.

[Geee]

Yes, good points. I know Obama's people were crying for this expedited hearing, and now they got one. I also heard this is not a good court for Obama.

Fingers crossed

[SrWoodchuck]

Sweet @Geee & @Cyber_Liberty

 

Nice having a real Constitutional lawyer like Cruz, presenting an amici brief.....and just for clarity: Obama is arguing that slowing deportation & dis-allowing benefits for illegal aliens....is detrimental to border security. Classic Obama "double-speak."

[Geee]

Sweet @Geee & @Cyber_Liberty

 

Nice having a real Constitutional lawyer like Cruz, presenting an amici brief.....and just for clarity: Obama is arguing that slowing deportation & dis-allowing benefits for illegal aliens....is detrimental to border security. Classic Obama "double-speak."

The Powerline article points out how hypocritical some of the government arguments are

[Cyber_Liberty]

Sweet @Geee & @Cyber_Liberty

 

Nice having a real Constitutional lawyer like Cruz, presenting an amici brief.....and just for clarity: Obama is arguing that slowing deportation & dis-allowing benefits for illegal aliens....is detrimental to border security. Classic Obama "double-speak."

 

Yeah, I noticed that. If ever there was a nail in search of a hammer....