Over the weekend there was discussion about the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986 "NOTICE TO CONGRESS BEFORE IMPLEMENTING CHANGES" (Required). It appears that there doesn't need to be another "bill" passed, as this ACT is supposed to prevent Obama from doing exactly what he is doing.
But I think FReepers may agree with me: So What?
It doesn't matter about the act, or any bills the Republicans may pass. Obama will ignore them.
It doesn't matter if the USSC tells Obama to cease and desist, or even if it holds him in contempt. Obama will ignore it.
It doesn't matter if Congress shuts down the Government or attempts to "defund" what Obama is doing. Obama will ignore Congress and continue with his immigration invasion implementation.
Of course, we know that impeachment won't work because the same Democrats in the Senate who support the invasion are going to be the ones who would have to vote to convict and remove Obama, and that WILL NOT HAPPEN!
What is left?
McConnell and Boehner, and Republicans in general must admit to themselves that they are truly powerless to stop Obama now. They must admit that we have had in essence a coup d'etat, and we have now have the beginnings of a dictatorship. Sooner or later, sooner I hope, they will have to go to the people explain to them the gravity of what has happened. They need to explain that Obama has checkmated the Legislative and Judicial branch, and we no longer have a functioning Democracy.
Very interesting observation and question. How would you like to post it as a thread of its own. I think it would be a great discussion.
You make some good points.