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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      The states' argument, led by Texas, is summed up ~very~ succinctly here:pic.twitter.com/oFVyDf34V4

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    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Of course, the details get much more complicated, so feel free to peruse the briefs at @SCOTUSblog here: http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-texas/ …

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    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Back to the briefs. Notably, the Obama administration brags about how many undocumented people it has removed:pic.twitter.com/rJwShoK1lI

      1 reply 4 retweets 5 likes
    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      The arguments come down to 4 questions: (1) Do the states have standing to challenge the Obama admin's 2014 DAPA policy guidance?

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    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
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      If so, (2) is the policy "arbitrary and capricious" (i.e., contrary to law); (3) subject to notice-and-comment rules; or ...

      1 reply 4 retweets 1 like
    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      (4) in violation of the Constitution's "Take Care Clause," which is a fun constitutional detour in the case if you're a big dork like me.

      2 replies 4 retweets 2 likes
    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      On the Take Care arg, the Obama administration brushes it aside, for the most part — citing JUDGE BORK at one point:pic.twitter.com/v28pzplLkm

      1 reply 3 retweets 2 likes
    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
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      The MALDEF brief, representing Jane Does who could benefit from DAPA, frames itself as follows:pic.twitter.com/syhgr61u5E

      1 reply 3 retweets 3 likes
    9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      The MALDEF brief details other programs that it could see subject to challenge if Texas' standing arg succeeds here:pic.twitter.com/XCQgkqicgq

      1 reply 4 retweets 2 likes
    10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      The states' brief argues in favor of standing, but also sounds indignant note about admin's standing opposition:pic.twitter.com/0WTUjybyxG

      3 replies 4 retweets 1 like
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016

      States' main argument, reiterated throughout, is that admin attempts to turn unlawful conduct into lawful conduct.pic.twitter.com/GYpEtQIRZG

      4:53 PM - 17 Apr 2016
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The House presses a similar point, arguing that Congress has repeatedly ~refused~ to do what admin did with DAPA:pic.twitter.com/KWWqSOgHK4

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        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
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          Additionally, the House presses on the idea DAPA authorizes "prospective violation of the immigration laws."pic.twitter.com/kQFGCSVAt0

          1 reply 4 retweets 1 like
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          In its reply brief, the Obama admin counters the idea that DAPA is conferring the ~right~ to remain in the U.S.:pic.twitter.com/v49lxbqllC

          1 reply 3 retweets 0 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The Obama admin specifically argues that "lawful presence" is not the same as "lawful status."pic.twitter.com/WxF0S3qvl6

          1 reply 3 retweets 2 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The MALDEF / Jane Does reply brief echoes this "lawful presence" distinction argument:pic.twitter.com/HL4n6uqXMF

          1 reply 2 retweets 0 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          And, that's a wrap. As noted, please go and look at all the briefs for yourself here — http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-texas/ …

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        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          For my part, I'll be at #SCOTUS in the morn for the args, which will follow orders and opinions about 10:15a for about 90 minutes.

          1 reply 3 retweets 5 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 17 Apr 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          As usual, there will be no electronics in the press gallery during the arguments, so expect the first argument reports about noon. #SCOTUS

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