Rokita Stands Against President's Illegal Executive Amnesty

Statement

Representative Todd Rokita issued the following statement after the House passed H.Res. 639, legislation that allows the Speaker to send an amicus brief on behalf of the whole House of Representatives in the United States v. Texas case.

"Our Constitution is clear, it is the responsibility of the President to faithfully execute the laws of the United States. The President has demonstrated a reckless disregard for our laws as they were written in a wide range of areas, including immigration, healthcare, and the Second Amendment. With today's vote, the People's House is making it clear we stand with the American people and the rule of law. The President's role is to enforce our nation's existing laws, not to govern by executive fiat when he disagrees with those laws. As a body, the House is sending a clear message to the Supreme Court that Congress and not the President is responsible for writing laws," said Rokita.

United States v. Texas is currently before the United States Supreme Court. The case is regarding the constitutionality of the President's executive orders deferring action on immigration. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case on April 18.

H.Res. 639 passed the House 234 to 186.

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