Supreme Court Strikes Down Obamas Executive Immigration Order The Supreme Court just made a major ruling against President Obama, and he cant be happy about it. According to reports, the Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings on immigration laws that States passed in defiance of the Presidents illegal executive actions. The decision, which effectively blocks Obamas plans to give a deportation reprieve to millions of illegal immigrants, was made in a 4-4 tie. The Federal Appeals Court in New Orleans had originally ruled the Obama administration lacked the authority to protect up to 4 million illegal immigrants from being able to stay and obtain work permits without approval from Congress. The Constitution is clear: the president is not permitted to write laws, only Congress is, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said of the Supreme Courts decision. This is another major victor in our fight to restore the separation of powers. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was quick to criticize the High Courts ruling. Were not surprised, given that she seems intent on furthering President Obamas agenda. 