“A federal judge temporarily blocked President Obama’s executive action on immigration Monday, giving a coalition of 26 states time to pursue a lawsuit that aims to permanently stop the orders. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen’s decision puts on hold Mr. Obama’s orders that could spare as many as five million people who are in the U.S. illegally from deportation. The federal government is expected to appeal the ruling to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. The Justice Department had no immediate comment late Monday night.” — CBS News
Judge Hanen, who sits on a federal district court in Texas, was appointed by George W. Bush.
Photo: Judge Hanen, a Republican, has previously expressed hostility toward President Obama’s immigration policy.
