Monday, November 17, 2014
Using Executive Order on Immigration, Obama Would Reverse Long-Held Stance
This article is about President Obama's long time stance not to use executive order that would prevent thousands of illegal immigrants from being deported. In the past the President Obama has stated that using executive orders of immigration would be "violating our laws" and "very difficult to defend legally". Why do you think President Obama is changing his stance now?
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ReplyDeleteI like that Obama is finally taking action on immigration; I think it's great that he wants to help more immigrants get work permits and save them from deportation. His change of stance is most likely due to the fact that this has become a much more pressing issue. I know a lot of people think they don't deserve either, but if you put yourself in their shoes, how would you feel being kicked out of a country with great opportunities just because you weren't born there? If people are willing to work for success, they should be allowed to do so without conflict. I believe the president definitely has the authority to take these actions, especially when congress is not acting.
ReplyDeleteThis executive order is a TERRIBLE idea! I think what obama's trying to do is right, this phobia and racism against immigrants has gone too far. But by issuing an executive order, he is acting as an emperor, not a president. It is congress's duty to make laws, not the president's. If he keeps this up congress will be even more divided than before.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Peaches. The issue on immigration is very delicate. People don't realize how lucky they are to be living in America and that opportunities aren't given out to everyone in other countries. I think Obama is doing the right thing and since congress is refusing to cooperate and act. I don't think Obama is acting like an "emperor", he's just doing his job.
ReplyDeleteI have to respectfully disagree with Emmanuel here. Obama has waited for Congress to act on immigration for years and it has not done so. Is he expected to just wait around as this incoming Republican controlled Congress either fails to pass an immigration reform bill or passes something he cannot sign? This is an issue that needs to be addressed now, not in six months and certainly not in two years. Unless Republicans and Democrats in both houses of Congress can work together to pass a bipartisan immigration reform bill that Obama can sign, then Obama has the duty to do all he can to alleviate the situation until that happens.
ReplyDeleteThough I do feel that the issues with immigration need to be addressed sooner rather than later, I disagree with Obama's decision to implement an executive order on immigration. Yes, it is a pressing issue, but immigration is a very delicate topic. I understand that Congress has been taking a very long time to act on the issue but I still don't believe an executive order was the way to go.
ReplyDeleteObama has acknowledged on multiple occasions that an executive order would make him more of an "emperor" than a president. He understands what he is truly doing when he makes an executive order. I think this speaks to the situation in Congress. Like Charlie said, Obama has been waiting for Congress to address immigration for years. They still have not acted, and Boehner has said that he does not plan to address it in the future. Obama is so fed up with this gridlock and inability to pass laws on an issue that is important to him that he is willing to take the inevitable titles of "tyrant" and "dictator" that will come from his critics. Do I like executive order? Not particularly, but there are a lot of things that I don't like about Washington right now. If an executive order is what it takes to get things moving, so be it.
ReplyDeleteI think Obama is changing his stance because he has realized that Congress has not addressed the immigrant matter fast enough. It is not something that can wait a few more years. Immigration has become a more stressing matter and I think it is good that Obama is taking a strong stance. I don't think he is becoming the "emperor" of the United States. I think he has realized that the people making the laws are taking too long to address specific pressing matters.
ReplyDeleteThe need for immigration reform has existed for decades. America is the land of opportunity and anyone looking to come here to work for a living and contribute to our society should be welcomed with open arms. This being said, our government was designed with three branches for a reason. President Obama overstepped his boundaries as head of the executive branch with this "executive amnesty."
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised that Obama took so long to change his stance on the action he's legally able to take against the legislative branch. As is evident in his diligence upon receiving legal advice from the Attorney General, this is a cause that he's aware of and for which he intends to take action. I'm happy that he's finally doing so, but I don't understand why he didn't take these steps any sooner if it was clear that the legislative branch was going to continue ignoring his wishes for a bill supporting his views. This is definitely a step in the right direction for immigrants.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that Obama is finally taking action. However, I am worried it is just going to get stalled. I can see a very long and drawn out legal battle in our near future. Immigration has been a part of our nation's history since its founding. It is important to let it continue in a way that helps both the American people and the immigrants. I think it is terrible that men and women have been working in the u.s. for five years have to fear being deported. However, I try to look at it as pragmatically as possible. If they are going to stay, they need to pay taxes (it seems as if Obama has a plan to enforce this).
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