Rep. Veasey’s Statement on State of Texas v. United States of America

Fort Worth, TX - Today, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in regard to one judge's decision to place a temporary injunction on the Administration's implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):

"I am deeply disappointed with Judge Hanen's decision to temporarily halt the implementation of DACA and DAPA. President Obama asserted his lawful authority to take executive action because of House Republicans' continued refusal to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform.

As a Texan, I am deeply disturbed by the anti-immigrant rhetoric voiced by state Republican leaders and by their decision to pursue this frivolous lawsuit. They are not representative of the Texas I love and know.

Time and time again the President has made it clear that his executive action is only a temporary fix. The only permanent solution lies with Congress. Instead of fighting the President's legal authority or holding the Department of Homeland Security hostage by refusing to pass a clean appropriations bill, House Republicans should focus their energy on fixing our broken immigration system by passing real comprehensive immigration reform that would protect our borders, strengthen our economy, and keep our families together. It's time to leave politics behind and put the families and security of Texans first."