Federal Court Blocks Biden Administration’s ACA Health Coverage for DACA Recipients

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Federal judge blocks Biden’s attempt to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants, striking a blow to the administration’s overreach.

At a Glance

  • Federal court halts Biden administration’s plan to extend ACA coverage to DACA recipients
  • Ruling affects 19 states involved in the lawsuit, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach
  • Judge rules that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services lacks authority to redefine “lawfully present”
  • Decision could leave thousands of DACA recipients without affordable health insurance options
  • Republican states argue policy would encourage illegal immigration

Biden Administration’s Healthcare Overreach Halted

In a significant victory for conservative states, a federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s brazen attempt to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage to illegal immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor’s ruling exposes yet another instance of the current administration’s disregard for the rule of law and its persistent efforts to prioritize non-citizens over hardworking American taxpayers.

The lawsuit, spearheaded by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and joined by 18 other Republican-led states, successfully argued that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) had overstepped its authority by attempting to redefine the term “lawfully present.” This legal maneuver would have allowed DACA recipients, who entered the country illegally as children, to access taxpayer-funded health benefits never intended for them by Congress.

Republican States Stand Firm Against Illegal Immigration Incentives

The coalition of states involved in the lawsuit, including Texas, Florida, and Virginia, demonstrated remarkable resolve in pushing back against the Biden administration’s reckless policies. These states rightly contend that offering government health benefits to individuals without legal status would only serve to encourage further illegal immigration, exacerbating the ongoing border crisis.

“Today, we prevented yet another attempt by the Biden Administration to spend our hard-earned tax dollars on radically unpopular policies that put illegal aliens ahead of” American citizens, declared Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

This statement encapsulates the frustration felt by millions of Americans who have watched the current administration consistently prioritize the interests of non-citizens over those of law-abiding taxpayers. The court’s decision serves as a much-needed check on the executive branch’s attempts to circumvent congressional intent and the will of the American people.

Exposing the Left’s Misplaced Priorities

While leftist advocacy groups bemoan the ruling, claiming it will leave DACA recipients without affordable health insurance options, they conveniently ignore the millions of American citizens struggling with rising healthcare costs. The Biden administration’s misguided focus on providing benefits to illegal immigrants comes at a time when many hardworking Americans are grappling with inflation and economic uncertainty.

“Congress never intended that illegal aliens should receive Obama care benefits,” stated Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, cutting to the heart of the matter.

This ruling not only preserves the integrity of our immigration laws but also protects the interests of American taxpayers who should not be burdened with providing healthcare for individuals who entered the country illegally. It’s a stark reminder that the Biden administration’s policies often prioritize political posturing over the well-being of American citizens.

A Victory for the Rule of Law

Judge Traynor’s decision represents a significant victory for the rule of law and the proper separation of powers. By ruling that the CMS lacks the authority to unilaterally redefine legal terms, the court has reaffirmed that such sweeping changes to immigration policy must come from Congress, not executive agencies seeking to bypass legislative processes.

As the Biden administration grapples with this latest setback, it’s clear that their agenda of prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens is facing increasing scrutiny and resistance. This ruling should serve as a wake-up call to an administration that seems more concerned with appeasing its far-left base than addressing the real needs and concerns of the American people.

Sources:

  1. Federal judge blocks rule that would have given DACA recipients access to Affordable Care Act coverage
  2. Federal judge blocks Obamacare coverage for DACA recipients in 19 states
  3. US judge blocks Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants in some states
  4. Judge Blocks Biden Admin From Giving DACA Recipients Obamacare

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