NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will take up United States v. Texas, et al, a lawsuit against the immigration executive actions to create the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs.

“I applaud the Supreme Court for rightfully taking up the case for DAPA and expanded DACA programs. The Republican obstructionism that has deprived millions from this important administrative relief is nothing short of shameful. I have full confidence that the Supreme Court will rule that these programs can be implemented and relief will finally be granted to millions of immigrants who have waited far too long to come out of the shadows, register with the government, get work permits, and no longer live with the fear of being deported.”

Sen. Menendez led a group of 218 congressional members who filed an amicus brief in support of the Supreme Court granting review of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the case for immigration executive action.

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