Obama is trying to use his executive powers to enforce the Dream Act even though Congress couldn’t pass the legislation. Chris Wallace lays out the details:

I.C.E has announced changes to its deportation program. Agents are now specifically urged to consider whether an illegal is studying in high school or college or is serving or did serve in the military.

Krauthammer says that this is outright lawlessness on the part of the Obama administration because they are doing the same thing with the Dream Act that they did with Cap and Trade, using the EPA to enforce it anyway. He says we have a rule of law where the Congress creates the laws and the Executive executes them. By forcing agents to not deport illegals who are studying in high school or college is running an end around Congress. Further, he adds, by not basing this on the rule of law, the criteria that agents and prosecutors will use to make these judgments becomes arbitrary and unfair which means someone may get to stay that should be deported and visa-versa.

When addressing the political implications of this, that the Republicans risk becoming the party of deportation as suggested by his colleagues, Krauthammer simply states that the Constitution trumps politics. He adds that if we secure the border and then try to work out some type of program to give illegals a path to citizenship, then the American people will be generous if they know this is the last batch that will need this type of program. But if the border isn’t secured and illegals just keep pouring in, then the American people won’t go for it.




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Josh
Josh

If Obama committed murder, he still wouldn't be thrown out of office. He is untouchable.

Mark Dietzler
Mark Dietzler

Want to know how the Executive branch gets away with it? Because We the People let them. If one million persons camped out at the Mall, stated their case, and didn't go home on Sunday, but stayed put for weeks, or even months, the shenanigans would stop. It will take this kind of action to fix things; Congress will not do anything, they are bought off, and lack the spine to do what is needed.

So, I ask everyone here: Are you willing to go, and stay for however long is necessary? As of now, Obama and company know they answer is no.

What will it take, America?

Patrick Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan

Congress began abdicating their power when they gave it to the bankers in 1913.

And then, when we the people began electing US senators more democratically (and less concerned over the long-term survival of the USA) with the 17th Amendment, that helped close down the unmentioned 4th protective power source--the STATES.

Finally, when FDR asked the congress for the "emergency power," power 'as if' to wage war, well, they responded gladly and gave it over. This emergency power has been renewed and strengthened by every president since.

Patrick Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan

Seems like I already knew Obama was doing this, since I subscribe to Numbers USA and VDARE. But saying "that if we secure the border and then try to work out some type of program to give illegals a path to citizenship, then the American people will be generous if they know this is the last batch that will need this type of program."

I am not that generous; in fact, this would amount to another AMNESTY anyway. This is what lots of liberals are saying, too: bulid the fence, then amnesty. WHY? Americans have too many divided loyalties. BTW, the GOP candiates rate between one D- and the rest Fs on immigration restriction (Numbers USA analysis).

Russell A
Russell A

What was the name of that movie? Oh yeah, "Catch Me If You Can!"

Elaine Kees
Elaine Kees

Mr Krauthammer is absolutely correct in describing the actions of this Socialist President, Obama.

When people start to speak plainly about what Obama is doing, more and more Americans will stand to stop the destruction of America's economy and future. But this plain and truthfull talk must start now.

We are not fools to be lead to the slaughter. We founded this nation to get away from such tyranny we can do it again. This time we will learn a real lesson and be on guard in the future for such encroachments against our Constitution and freedoms.

Elaine Kees
Elaine Kees

Mr Krauthammer is absolutely correct in describing the actions of this Socialist President, Obama.

When people start to speak plainly about what Obama is doing, more and more Americans will stand to stop the destruction of America's economy and future. But this plain and truthfull talk must start now.

We are not fools to be lead to the slaughter. We founded this nation to get away from such tyranny we can do it again. This time we will learn a real lesson and be on guard in the future for such encroachments against our Constitution and freedoms.

Mitch
Mitch

If it is illegal arent they Criminals? Shouldnt Obama be arrested?

Mitch
Mitch

If it is illegal arent they Criminals? Shouldnt Obama be arrested?

Mitch
Mitch

If it is illegal arent they Criminals? Shouldnt Obama be arrested?

Native_New_Yorker
Native_New_Yorker

All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.

Thomas Jefferson

James Benson
James Benson

The progressives will rewrite the history.

The collapse of America will be blamed on the Tea Party, even as Obama and the Demorats tried valiantly to fight them off.

At this point, I have doubts that we will even have an honest election in 2012. America is almost over.

Chris
Chris

Where's congress?

Where's the Senate?

Why have we not started impeachment proceedings?

Mr. W
Mr. W

The Obama administration does things like this because they can. It's no longer, "We the People." It has become, We the Sheeple."

When our government fails to serve the people, it is the right of the people to replace that government and replace it by force should that become necessary. Our Countries founders did it against the most powerful military in the world with only 3% of the people doing the actual fighting. The demographics are about the same today.

50% of the people are happy as can be because they pay no taxes and one in five are on unemployment, welfare, food stamps or other forms of government assistance. 20% simply don't care and wish to be left alone. It will be up to the last 30% to support the 3% that will be willing to fight and die for liberty, the United States and the Constitution. I do believe that according to the latest polls, the Tea Party has the support of 30% of the people. They believe in justice, the Constitution and they also believe that our Country can be restored to it's once great status as One Nation Under God. The time to act draws near.

HammerNH
HammerNH

Beltway promises of "a path to citizenship' are simply code for amnesty for ILLEGAL ALIEN INVADERS.

We already have a path to citizenship, but that path DOES NOT include border jumping.

Go back where you came from & get in line. Line's too long?

TOUGH.

HammerNH
HammerNH

Beltway promises of "a path to citizenship' are simply code for amnesty for ILLEGAL ALIEN INVADERS.

We already have a path to citizenship, but that path DOES NOT include border jumping.

Go back where you came from & get in line. Line's too long?

TOUGH.

Ned Reid
Ned Reid

For crying out loud, Charles, don't you know this "logic" and respect for this "Constitution" thingy is throwing sand in the gears of the great progressive machinery?

NDanielson
NDanielson

But Charles trusts Barry with our nuclear arsenal.

Mike Florey
Mike Florey

I will gladly donate a couple of vertebrae if someone will install them in John Boehner's spine. Maybe then he will stand up to the man-child Obama. Its time to talk impeachment.

ajcjw
ajcjw

How many times have we been told this will be the "last batch"?

Suzane
Suzane

He's above the law. He would rather rule a second rate nation than honor this country with sacrifice, and has been doing his all to achieve that.

Suzane
Suzane

He's above the law. He would rather rule a second rate nation than honor this country with sacrifice, and has been doing his all to achieve that.

Persephone
Persephone

As with everything else...they haven't thought this one through, 22227.

They really don't want to see what this country looks like without laws.

We will not go quietly into the night.

Persephone
Persephone

Yeah it's Lawlessness.

I have thought all along that Obama studied Law and Constitutional Law...as a predator studies how to exploit its prey.

He was a Civil Rights lawyer!

Shakedowns are his specialty.

And everything he has done since he usurped power took office has been predatory!

Obama is paving the way for his dictatorship.

His liberal media operatives have already started their drumbeat to do away with our Constitution.

And Krauthammer, this is what we like to hear from you.

Save your elitist postulating about the Tea Party for the beltway cocktail parties.

Troy La Mana
Troy La Mana

Enforce the border AND kick out as many illegals as possible. I don't have to be generous to criminals that took food and money away from citizens.

Liz Theiss
Liz Theiss

S-P-E-C-I-A-L P-R-O-S-E-C-T-O-R or bust

Joe Pickett
Joe Pickett

Obama has expanded the liberal/progressive program. Not only does he use the courts to enact what he cannot legislate, he uses the agencies to do the same.

voted against carter
voted against carter

Typical obamy solution.

F the will of the AMERICAN POEPLE,..

Obamy KNOW best shut up AND DO AS YOU ARE TOLD.