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| http://hunter.house.gov/newsletter-you-wont-want-miss | A Newsletter you won't want to miss... | 2014-12-18 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | CA | Duncan Hunter | H001048 | hunter.house.gov | legacy | BIG NEWS FOR SAN DIEGO AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION—Legislation I authored to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Maritime transportation—an important piece of the San Diego regional economy—is now awaiting the President’s signature after nearly two years of collaborative work between the House and Senate. Southern Californians are very familiar with the mission of the Coast Guard and the economic contributions of our shipyards and commercial operators, and I am especially grateful for the opportunity to represent their interests and fight on their behalf. TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION—In September, four Turkish nationals who identified themselves as members of the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Front/Party (DHKP/C) were apprehended in Texas after crossing the U.S.-Mexico land border. Oddly, a judge recently ordered that two of the individuals be released, which the Secretary of Homeland Security described as not his “preference.” And there’s no evidence whatsoever that the Secretary either challenged or attempted to resist the order under his authority. The Department of Homeland Security then lost track of the subjects, who were recommended for terrorist watch lists at the time of their apprehension, only to learn later that they fled to Canada, where they are now requesting asylum. Read more on this and my reaction. SIREN: JUDGE RULES OBAMA IMMIGRATION ORDER UNCONSTITUTIONAL—A federal judge yesterday took a swipe at President Obama’s plan to ease deportations for as many as 5 million illegal immigrants, ruling it unconstitutional. The significance of the ruling cannot be overstated and even though this is the first salvo in a legal battle that is sure to continue, the decision sets the stage and tone for an even bigger clash ahead. A CIVICS 101 LESSON FOR THE WHITE HOUSE—The judge overseeing the case ruled that by taking executive action to curb deportations, the President is violating the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of separation of powers and the “take care clause,” which requires the executive branch to execute and enforce laws passed by Congress. OMNIBUS CLARITY—Legislation passed by Congress to fund the federal government over the next year, with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security, has been chided for funding the President’s executive order. The bill does not fund amnesty, nor does it clear a lane for the President’s plan. The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service—a crucial resource available to members of the House and Senate—stated that the President’s plan could continue in the absence of an appropriation or during a government shutdown, due to the fact that program funding relies entirely on user fees. Either a change in law is required or funding must be withheld through alternate means. Here’s a bit of a primer, courtesy of the Washington Examiner: “Can Congress defund ‘executive amnesty?’ It’s not that simple.” WORTH MENTIONING—an amendment to deny funding in the Omnibus for the President’s plan—which I cosponsored—was ruled out of order and therefore not offered during floor debate. THE UPSIDE: The legislation does fund the federal government through the rest of the fiscal year, but the Department of Homeland Security is funded only through January and February of the coming year. With new Senate leadership on deck—and the presumption of favorable court rulings, with one in hand already—the stage has been set for a confrontation on Homeland Security appropriations in the first months of the next legislative session that starts in January. So stay tuned. A NEW CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF MT SOLEDAD was written this week when legislation was sent to the President that includes a provision I offered to preserve the embattled San Diego veteran’s memorial. For nearly three decades, the memorial has been contested in state and federal courts as a state-sponsored endorsement of religion. My provision transfers the memorial to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, a private entity, and thus removes any association or ownership by the federal government. The Associated Press recently called the Mount Soledad fight one of the “nation’s longest-running church-state conflicts.” Once the President puts pen to paper and signs the legislation, which is on his desk at this very moment, the process for transferring the memorial can begin. Is this the end of the conflict? Let’s hope. SERVING YOU: Just a reminder, my offices are available to assist individuals and families on many levels. Having trouble with a federal agency? Need assistance navigating a federal program? Planning a trip to DC? My offices can help. All services—with the exception of purchasing flags—are provided at no cost. Check out my website at www.hunter.house.gov for more information. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |