Herbert SlateryNASHVILLE – Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery today said he is joining a multi-state lawsuit launched by fellow Republicans in other states to challenge President Barack Obama’s executive action on illegal immigration.
Slatery, a Republican, earlier today notified various parties involved in the litigation and Tennessee is joining the lawsuit. Tennessee becomes the 25th state to join in the challenge.
“[T]he State cannot sit on the sidelines of this case, when unlawful directives of this magnitude grant lawful presence and other rights like work permits to such a large number,” Slatery said in a statement.
He said “asking a court to review this issue is the prudent choice, especially when state resources will be taxed under the directives to provide benefits like unemployment compensation and health care.”
Lt. Governor Ramsey’s thoughts on Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery’s decision to join Texas v. U.S. can be found on Facebook: