U.S. court backs temporary hold on Obama immigration plansMay 27, 2015 - 08:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A U.S. court has backed a temporary hold on President Barack Obama's plans to shield almost five million illegal immigrants from deportation, BBC News reports. The hold was imposed after 26 states launched a legal challenge against the executive action, alleging it was unconstitutional. An appeals court has now denied a government request to overturn it. The White House said the action was essential to fix a "broken immigration system". Under the plans, announced last year, people who entered the U.S. illegally as children and parents of children who are U.S. citizens would be offered temporary protection from deportation. Aside from arguing President Obama acted outside his authority, the states say the move forces them to invest more in law enforcement, health care and education. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling keeps the plans on hold while the states' legal challenge proceeds. It is not clear yet whether the Obama administration will appeal. The White House said the president acted within his powers to fix a "broken immigration system". The Justice Department has argued that immigration policy is for the federal government to determine, not the states. The department is now evaluating its next steps, a U.S. official told Reuters on the condition of anonymity. The Republican governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, who has been a persistent critic of the president's immigration policies, tweeted: "The constitution wins". Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |