As arguments began before the Supreme Court Monday in a case challenging President Obama’s immigration actions, Rep. Darrell Issa said he believes the president overstepped his authority.
“What this case comes down to is whether or not President Obama wildly overstepped the bounds of his office by unlawfully acting to circumvent Congress and forcing his will on the American people,” said Issa, a member of the House Judiciary Committee.
“I am confident the Supreme Court will uphold the Constitution and affirm that Congress — not the President — makes our laws,” said Issa.
Texas is leading 25 other states in a suit arguing Obama overstepped his executive authority in granting deferred deportation to nearly 5 million immigrants in 2014. Most of those immigrants are the parents of children who are American citizens.
The case comes to the Supreme Court as the top contenders for the Republican Presidential nomination, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, champion anti-immigration policies, vowing to rescind Obama’s executive orders. Trump has also promised to quickly deport 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Issa, a Republican, represents north coastal San Diego County and south Orange county.