If congress passes a law to override an executive order, and the president veto's it, as he certainly would, then the bill must be passed by a 2/3 vote in both houses to override the veto.Yep, with a 2/3 vote of both the House and Senate Republicans can pass legislation to nullifies it and overrides a presidential veto. However, since Republicans have only 56% of the House and 54% of the Senate, there is almost no chance of it happening.Executive Orders and Presidential Memorandums carry the wait of law but they are not laws. Executive Actions are orders that are within the scope of existing law. Unlike laws congress passes, these actions by the president are temporary and last only as long as the president is in office. They are not laws nor are they changes to the law.Shakles, I have read all of the information available. You have not. You can't compete.
The EO can't be shaken in court. Watch as your arguments are dismissed.
I figure from the evidence to the conclusions; you begin with a conclusion and then fit evidence to it. The EO is an EO. It is what it is.
That's why you always fail.
Why don't you present YOUR evidence on why you think Obama's executive order still respects those immigrants who came here legally and would treat ALL immigrants the same under this provision. Why do you think it should still stand, and where it specifically states in the Constitution that this President has the executive authority to simply change laws that he doesn't agree with? Really Jake, anyone can make a small comment over what someone else said without backing it up.
I do respect Care4all for her input in presenting an interesting argument regarding the reason for the need to address the issue, and is one of among a few here willing to have a real discussion about it through an opposing view.
Every law enforcement agency, including the agencies that enforce immigration laws, has “prosecutorial discretion” — the power to decide whom to investigate, arrest, detain, charge, and prosecute. Homeland Security can legally prioritize and delay prosecution and deportation. Immigration laws gives the administration wide latitude in granting work permits.
Executive Orders and Executive Actions can be reversed by Congress.
Sorry --- you missed on this one.
1) A 2/3 vote in both houses is required to override a VETO.
2) Congress can override an executive order, or executive action, simply by passing a law that conflicts with it. In this case, for example, Congress can pass a law that says the President may not grant immigration rights or benefits to illegal immigrants. That would certainly be feasible in the current Congressional structure.
Republicans would probably vote in a block to override, however they would need approximately 45 Democrats in the House and 12 Democrats in the Senate and that would be nearly impossible. Senate Democrat support for Obama's Executive order is nearly unanimous in the Senate and enjoys strong support among House Democrats.