The following is a statement by Danny Cendejas, TOP’s immigration campaign field director, in response to Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller’s filing a 30-day extension to respond to the Department of Justice’s appeal to the Supreme Court on the lawsuit that is blocking the implementation of President Obama’s 2014 deferred action initiatives.
“We are disappointed, but not surprised, that Texas is once again leading the effort to obstruct progress. As sure as the sun rises, we can count on our elected officials to oppose any measure that would help the workers of Texas get ahead.
“This time it’s the implementation of President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, which would give nearly 700,000 Texans temporarily the freedom to work, drive and live without fear of deportation and being separated from their loved ones.
“We hope the Supreme Court rejects Texas’ stalling tactic, and promptly rules on the appeal, and lifts the injunction. Nearly 5 million people are depending on it.”