Rep. Mark Takano Statement on House Republicans Defunding of President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration

Washington DC – Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after the House Republicans voted in favor of defunding and dismantling President Obama’s executive action on immigration:

 

“Earlier today, House Republicans scheduled and passed several amendments that will defund and undermine President Obama’s executive action on immigration – which was issued only after House Republicans refused to vote on the comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote. These changes to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill will separate families, end DACA, deport DREAMers and parents, instead of criminals, send American children to foster care, and harm our economy.

 

“President Obama’s executive action isn’t an election strategy or a scheme to grow the federal government. It’s a moral imperative. I voted no on all of the amendments and hope the President’s veto brings Republicans to reality – until they act on comprehensive immigration reform legislation, the executive action is here to stay.”