Byrne Statement on Supreme Court Immigration Decision

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) issued the following statement following a 4-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Texas. The ruling effectively blocks President Obama’s proposed executive action to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.

Byrne said: “Once again, the Obama Administration has suffered defeat due to their failure to follow the Constitution and the laws of our country. This decision is a major victory for the rule of law and our opposition to illegal executive amnesty. Instead of continuing to encourage amnesty, the executive branch should enforce the immigration laws already on the books and finally secure our borders.”