Washington—Today, the Supreme Court reached a split 4-4 decision in United States v. Texas, leaving the expansion of DACA and DAPA blocked.
César J. Blanco, Latino Victory Project interim director, issued the following statement:
“We are extremely disappointed in the court’s inability to reach a decision on this case. While this tie doesn’t set precedent, it is a setback for millions of immigrant families, mixed status families, and U.S. citizens who will remain living in constant fear of being separated from their loved ones. But the fight isn’t over; DACA and DAPA are constitutional, common sense, and pragmatic programs that are consistent with decades of executive actions taken by past Presidents on both sides of the aisle, and we will continue exploring all legal options available to ensure the well being of our families. We are confident this case will make it back to the Supreme Court and be heard by a full panel of Justices who can issue a clear decision.
“This lawsuit was nothing but a partisan political attack against our families, and today’s outcome is the result of Republicans playing politics with the court and refusing to do their constitutional duty and consider the President’s replacement for Justice Scalia. Latino and immigrant families will hold these Republican politicians accountable in November – we won’t forget how hard they worked to separate our families, to demean us and take away our dignity – we will elect pro-immigrant candidates who have our back and who represent the best interest of our community. We will not rest until we can guarantee the safety and well-being of our families, and ensure that they can live together, prosper, and pursue their American dream.”
