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Stutzman Encourages Stronger Action to Stop Executive Immigration Overreach
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement regarding the upcoming vote on H.R. 5759, the Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act, sponsored by Congressman Ted Yoho.
“President Obama’s executive action on immigration represents an open disdain for the Constitutional system our Founders’ created, and from the time it was announced, I promised my constituents in Indiana that I would fight it. The president has ignored the voices of the American people, set an irresponsible precedent for future administrations, and shown a blatant disregard for our checks and balances system of government.
“While I believe Congressman Yoho’s bill is well intentioned, I am afraid it is nothing more than a symbolic gesture at best and does little to prevent the president’s dangerous action from being put into place. I strongly believe Congress should continue to listen to our constituents and find meaningful ways to stop it. For these reasons I do not support this bill.”