President Obama recently delivered a speech vowing to bypass congress when it comes to enacting meaningful immigration reform. While the power and sovereignty of Congress’ rights must be protected the President of the United States cannot allow legislation, which will impact millions (And the future of the United States itself), to be stonewalled in Congress.
I believe that Obama is justified in the route he plans to take regarding immigration reform. While it is not the Presidents job to enact meaningful legislation it is in is mandate to develop meaningful legislation and care for the citizens of the United States.
If Congress will not pass or push for legislation that will benefit millions, then I believe that the President of the United States has the legal ability as well as the legal responsibility to use Executive Orders to pass transformative legislation that congress refuses to address.
Demos Rhino 