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| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/stewart-house-members-urge-president-against-taking-executive-action-on | Stewart, House Members Urge President Against Taking Executive Action on Immigration Reform | 2014-11-19 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and 34 other members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to President Obama expressing concern about the administration’s plan to take executive action on immigration reform. Instead of signing an executive order, House members urge the President to work with Congress to reform immigration. The letter, spear-headed by Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), states, “While Congress certainly understands the need for reforms to the current system, it is imperative that we work together to pass legislation that improves our immigration system, increases border security, and disincentives undocumented immigrants from illegally entering the United States.” Referring to the President’s impending executive order, Stewart said, "a presidential executive order on immigration would clearly go against the intended powers outlined in the Constitution. As the Constitution states, it’s Congress’ responsibility is "to establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization”. “Like most Utahns, I recognize that our immigration system is broken and must be reformed, but the President's threat of executive orders and a call for amnesty isn’t the answer,” Stewart continued. “It goes against the will of the people and of Congress. If the president wants to reform immigration it must happen through the proper channels within Congress." For a copy of the letter, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |