Justice in Obama’s Immigrantion Plan

BARRY CHEUNG
Staff Writer

Over the past year, President Obama has planned to use his executive powers to create a new immigration plan in order to protect millions of undocumented immigrants from being deported; however, a 26-state lawsuit has opposed his actions, according to the New York Times. The states’ actions went as far as to threaten Obama with impeachment. Obama’s actions may be rash to go against 26 of 50 states, but that does not mean that he is necessarily wrong.

According to the New York Times, a Texas federal judge, Judge Hanen, postponed Obama’s actions because he previously felt as if the policy was an invitation to some dangerous criminals who would endanger America. The immigrants who have traveled to America came for a reason: to start a new life or live a better one. They strive to live up to the standards of the “American Dream.” These families who come to America in hopes of a better future are not all made of true felons.

According to Reuters, the plan Obama wanted to place into effect would have given deportation relief to the undocumented immigrants and would have authorized the ability of these immigrants to work. The plan mainly included families whose children are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. If those immigrants are deported, then many children could experience the life of an orphan. The immigrants should not be deported and Obama’s actions serve the public justice by defending the minorities who have faced further struggles than most of the community.