WASHINGTON, June 23 (UPI) — A deadlocked U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Obama administration’s effort to protect some 4 million undocumented immigrants from deportation.
The 4-4 vote leaves in place the lower court’s order forbidding President Barack Obama from allowing “deferred action” status to illegal immigrants who are parents of U.S. citizens of green card holders.
Texas led about 25 states in a fight against Obama, saying the president lacked the authority to go around Congress.
This story is developing.
