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June 23, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
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LULAC SUPPORTS THE SUPREME COURT DECISION AFFIRMING THAT ONLY THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT HAS AUTHORITY OVER IMMIGRATION ISSUES. INDICTED TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL
KEN PAXTON LOSES AGAIN!
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls for Good
Judgement, Oversight, and Measure of Compassion in Implementing Policy
Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) commends
the 8-1 Supreme Court decision that effectively reverses the actions of a Texas
federal judge. The ruling allows the Biden Administration to revive guidelines by
which undocumented immigrants can be deported based on their danger to public
safety in the United States. This decision represents a step forward in
establishing a comprehensive immigration system that prioritizes the well-being
and security of our nation.
"We are very pleased and encouraged by the court ruling because it recognizes
federal supremacy over immigration matters," says Domingo Garcia, LULAC national
president. "Texas and Florida Republican governors and attorneys general need to
stop using immigrants as political piñatas by passing state unconstitutional,
fear-mongering immigration bills," adds Garcia.
The immigration enforcement guidelines were initially issued in 2021. They were
designed to prioritize "national security, public safety, and border security."
The regulations grant Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents discretion in
determining the necessity of enforcement actions. Supporters say these guidelines
create a balance between maintaining safety and respecting the rights of
individuals. That means Texas loses another lawsuit costing the state's taxpayers
millions of dollars.
Photo Credit: Go Nakamura/Reuters
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, and the court's
three liberal members, Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown
Jackson, wrote the majority opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil M. Gorsuch,
and Amy Coney Barrett agreed with the majority but did not adopt its reasons.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. opposed the decision.
Texas and Louisiana launched a legal challenge against these guidelines. They
argued that the regulations allowed many immigrants with criminal records to
remain free as their cases are heard. Also, state criminal justice systems are
overloaded. Plus, federal law mandates detentions. However, some immigration
advocates contend that the guidelines provide agents with excessive discretion
without a clearly defined plan for accountability.
Lydia Guzman, LULAC National Immigration Chair, expressed, "This ruling comes at
a time when immigration is short-staffed and has limited resources. This doesn't
mean that immigration will stop doing its job; it simply means that immigration
should prioritize their efforts to deport those that threaten public safety."
The reinstatement of these deportation guidelines aligns with LULAC's commitment
to promoting a fair and just immigration system that upholds the values of
compassion, safety, and respect for human rights. By focusing deportation efforts
on individuals who pose a genuine threat to public safety, we can redirect
valuable resources toward addressing the root causes of migration and providing
support to those seeking refuge from perilous circumstances.
LULAC urges the Biden Administration to implement these revised guidelines
promptly to ensure the deportation process becomes unbiased and ethical. We must
acknowledge the contributions and potential of immigrants while safeguarding the
well-being of our communities.
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .
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