Pelosi Statement Regarding Fifth Circuit Decision on Immigration Executive Actions

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision to maintain an injunction on the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program:

"Today, two Fifth Circuit judges decided to continue to block the President's Immigration Accountability Executive Actions and defer the dreams of hard-working immigrant families across America. Their decision represents a disappointing delay of a clear outcome.

"The fact is, the President's executive actions fall well within the clear precedent set by Presidents of both parties, including strong executive actions taken by President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush, for the last 50 years.

"Now is the time to restore fairness to our immigration system and honor the best traditions of our country by passing comprehensive immigration reform. Just days after we commemorated DAPA day, we must recommit ourselves to ensuring that all families have a chance to thrive. Despite this disappointing setback, we remain confident in the bipartisan precedent set by 50 years of American Presidents. President Obama's executive actions will be upheld."

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