“It’s unfortunate that anti-immigrant activists and Republican leaders continue to reject all common sense immigration reforms and instead are spending their time filing frivolous lawsuits and threatening to shut down government agencies.

The facts are clear: President Obama’s administrative relief plan is constitutional and necessary. His plan will benefit the country and follows the lead of other Presidents who have taken executive action on immigration. For too long, millions of immigrants who work hard, pay taxes and contribute to this country have been marginalized and this immigration action will bring them out of the shadows. This ruling by a Texas judge won’t deter advocates for immigration reform and we look forward to the courts reversing the ruling and affirming the President’s plan.

The New York City Council will continue to work with partners across the City to ensure those who stand to benefit from administrative relief can do so.”

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