News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2015
Contact: Eliza Vielma
eliza.vielma@senate.state.tx.us
Senator Creighton Statement on Governor Abbott's Joint Press Conference Addressing Executive Amnesty Ruling

AUSTIN — Today, Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) issued the following statement regarding Governor Greg Abbott's Joint Press Conference Addressing Executive Amnesty Ruling:

"I applaud our state leadership for standing united against President Obama's lawless executive action on illegal immigration. His order to shield millions from deportation is a genuine threat to our sovereignty and the safety of our citizens."

"Texas is leading the way against President Obama's blatant one-man gang approach to immigration issues and we will continue to fight until the battle is won. Monday's ruling to temporarily block this push for amnesty is a victory for Texans and the 25 other states who have joined our efforts."

Among the 26-state coalition fighting President Obama's attempt to grant amnesty are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

SENATOR BRANDON CREIGHTON represents District 4, which encompasses Chambers, Jefferson and parts of Montgomery, Harris, and Galveston Counties. He currently serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs, the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, the Senate Committee on State Affairs, and as the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce.

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