Staff Reports
A federal judge has put the brakes on President Joe Biden’s latest scheme to extend Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In one deft swoop, District Judge Daniel Traynor issued a preliminary injunction, which should serve as a big wake-up call to any administration that believes laws can be bent without consequence.
Back in May, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a grand plan to open the doors of the Affordable Care Act—commonly known as Obamacare—to certain DACA beneficiaries. This move was the latest in a long line of attempts by Democrats to chip away at the rule of law, a tactic that dates back to former President Obama who established DACA through executive order. While Obama was busy playing fast and loose with immigration policy, a significant number of Americans expressed concerns about the implications for taxpayers and the healthcare system.
Thank you, Judge, and all the state AGs who filed this lawsuit!!https://t.co/qrxWSwVTVH
— ⭐⭐⭐Robert Crosby⭐⭐⭐ (@Robert_Cr59) December 10, 2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who spearheaded the legal challenge, indicated that the judge’s ruling is a significant win for those who value the rule of law. The notion that illegal immigrants could be beneficiaries of taxpayer-funded healthcare hangs on a flimsy thread since two existing laws specifically prohibit this arrangement. Kobach’s team fought tooth and nail against the Biden Justice Department, making it clear that not only were they willing to take legal action, but they were well-prepared to do so to protect the interests of American citizens.
In a show of solidarity, a coalition of states including Alabama, Florida, and Texas rallied behind Kansas, forming what can only be described as a legal Avengers team against the Biden-Harris administration. The significance of this case extends beyond just courtroom drama; it illustrates the deep divisions between conservative states and a federal government eager to push policies that many deem irresponsible and unrealistic.
The potential financial fallout for American taxpayers paints a grim picture. Estimate projections suggest that if around 100,000 DACA participants were to enroll in Obamacare, it could cost taxpayers upwards of $300 million annually, with some estimates soaring to an absurd $2.8 billion. This glaring disparity raises eyebrows as it questions the priorities of an administration seemingly unhindered by financial realities. Prior to this latest debacle, President Obama himself reassured Americans that illegal immigrants would not receive benefits from Obamacare—a promise that was summarily ignored by his Democratic successors.
As the case of Kansas v. United States lingers in the courts, it also highlights an upcoming shift anticipated with the potential return of Donald Trump to office in January. One can only speculate how the final rule concerning DACA and Obamacare would fare under a Trump administration, and many are hopeful that more common-sense policies will emerge from the Oval Office, emphasizing accountability and legal adherence over political whims.
