A coalition of 26 states, led by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, sued the federal government over its unfunded mandate to provide health insurance and other benefits to illegal aliens. Its case will be heard by the Supreme Court on April 18, 2016.
Adding to their effort, 43 U.S. Senators filed an Amicus Brief with the Court, requesting that the justices affirm the U.S. District Court’s ruling. On the eve of implementing Obama’s illegal executive order on immigration and amnesty, the District Court place an injunction on the program, halting his actions. Eleven Republicans chose not to sign (see below.)