[Sabertooth]

he can't do it

Well, he couldn't implement the whole plan. Congress has authority over immigration and naturalization.

Hypothetically, however, he could issue a mass pardon to Illegals. Maybe some other things. He might be able to use some sort of national security power; "We need to get them all registered," etc.

Like I said, though, I'd be stunned to see him try anything like that.

[Mo1]

He might .. He might .. He Might

[Pubbie]

"Hypothetically, however, he could issue a mass pardon to Illegals."

Even giving a Presidential pardon isn't the same thing legally as granting citizenship.

I don't think there is any way for Bush to EO handing out citizenship or a green/blue card.

It circumvents Congress and I think it would be illegal and struck down by the courts.

And the Political ramifications would of course be disastrous on par or even worse than the Clinton Pardon scandals only this time the Liberal Media would go out of it's way to tar and feather Bush.

Congressman BillyBob - Is there any way legally for Bush to Executive Order enactment of his Amnesty plan without getting a Green Light from Congress?