President Barack Obama is pushing the limits of presidential power into unprecedented territory.
His most recent move was in response to the Supreme Court decision that relates to the upholding of the so-called “show me your papers” provision of the Arizona immigration control statute. The Obama administration, via the Department of Homeland Security, announced that it was revoking agreements with Arizona law enforcement agencies, which gave local police the ability to enforce immigration laws.
The revocation came on the heels of the president’s announcement that his administration would refuse to deport certain illegal immigrants and would additionally issue work permits for them; this despite Congress’s refusal to enact legislation that would accomplish a similar objective.
