Posted on 04/18/2016 11:47:52 AM PDT by Innovative
The Supreme Court on Monday seemed sharply divided during an extended argument over a challenge to President Obama’s plan that would shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation and allow them to work in the country legally.
Much of the argument was technical, but the justices occasionally paused to acknowledge realities outside the courtroom. Justice Stephen G. Breyer said the case had enormous political implications. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that about 11 million immigrants live “in the shadows.”
“They’re here whether we want them or not,” Justice Sotomayor said.
The case, brought by 26 states, may produce a significant ruling on presidential power and immigration policy in the midst of a presidential campaign in which both issues have been prominent.
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The liberal justices are not expressing legal facts relevant to the Constitution. They are covering their political legislating from the bench using emotional strawmen.
SCALIA!!!!!!!!!!!
Of course they’re divided on whether or not the federal should ignore its duty of defending the country from invasion.
Not much drama here. Will be a 4-4 ruling, meaning Obama can continue to run riot over the Constitution. Hillary would just extend Obama’s policies.
The only question is which justice will be the designated stooge for Obama. Will it be Kennedy or Roberts?
I believe that the Court will split 4-4. That will mean that the lower court decision will stand. A win for our team and the State of Texas. The other good news is that this will clearly show that affirming another Leftie for the Court will be a disaster for this country. Most people don’t see this right now, they have been persuaded by the Democrats and by the Media that it’s only fair to hold hearings and let the President have his choice. This isn’t about being fair, it’s about the power of the President and the Power of the Senate and they both have equal standing on this point.
Denying the President’s choice is imperative and winning this year’s election is essential. On this question alone, we cannot waiver.
Doesn’t Sotomayer even know what a Supreme Court judge is supposed to do. Is what Obama did Constitutional, or not?
You trust Cruz’s friend, Roberts, not to support the globalist agenda?
[[with conservative justices saying the White House was trying to steal Congress’s law-making powers, and liberal justices suggesting the court should stay out of the fight altogether, ]]
Yeah, just ‘stay out of the fight’ because it’s not like the supreme court was set up to protect us against a rogue tyrannical presidency or anything-— oh wait- yes they were- they determine IF what a president is doing is constitutional or not which is SUPPOSED TO keep a rogue president from trying to violate the constitution!
“Doesn’t Sotomayer even know what a Supreme Court judge is supposed to do.”
NOPE.
[[They are covering their political legislating from the bench using emotional strawmen.]]
Which is why they need to be replaced- judges are supposed to rule objectively, not in a partisan manner- those who rule in a partisan manner to favor their pals and ignore law will have a lot of reckoning to do when God speaks to them because God gave a warning about the seriousness of being judges and ruling FAIRLY
<<<. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that about 11 million immigrants live “in the shadows”. >>>>
There were several hundred protesting outside SCOTUS. Were they “in the shadows”?
If it IS a 4-4 decision then it goes back to Texas. Texas wins.
F U S C!
Indeed.
And, the Senate has already performed it's Constitutional responsibility.
They have advised that they will not consent.
Perfectly Constitutional.
When the ruling comes down we the people can determine if the rule of law still exist in the United States of America.
The blackmailers haven’t contacted Roberts yet. Obama wants to win this...so they will.
I am years and years passed knowing the answer to that question!
Totally agree, all we have to do is look at previous history to have the answer to that statement!
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