President Obama Calls Immigration Decision ‘Heartbreaking,’ But What’s Next For Immigrants?
By Morning Shift
President Obama speaks in the White House briefing room on Thursday following the Supreme Court decision on immigration. Andrew Harnik/AP
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President Obama speaks in the White House briefing room on Thursday following the Supreme Court decision on immigration. Andrew Harnik/AP
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President Obama Calls Immigration Decision ‘Heartbreaking,’ But What’s Next For Immigrants?
By Morning Shift
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The Supreme Court’s decision on President Obama’s immigration plan ended in a split decision. That means the lower court’s ruling to block the plan stands--at least until the court gets a 9th justice.
It also means millions of undocumented immigrants who are the parents of citizens or permanent residents could be deported and will still be deprived of a lawful way to work.
We get legal and personal perspectives on the ruling and find out what happens next for families caught in the middle.
Dig Deeper:
- Editor’s List: DACA, DAPA, Beyond The Acroynyms
- From NPR News: With High Court Evenly Split, Obama’s Immigration Actions Remain On Hold