By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-will-not-re-hear-immigration-case Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Supreme Court has rejected Obama request to re-hear immigration case Politics Oct 3, 2016 10:10 AM EST WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has declined an Obama administration request to break its recent tie over plans to protect millions of immigrants, when a ninth justice is on the bench. The justices on Monday rejected the appeal with no comment. The high court split 4-4 in late June, effectively killing the White House’s plans to shield from deportation immigrants who are in the country illegally and provide them work permits. The court has been short-handed since Justice Antonin Scalia died in February. The case still could return to the court, but probably not until a later term. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has declined an Obama administration request to break its recent tie over plans to protect millions of immigrants, when a ninth justice is on the bench. The justices on Monday rejected the appeal with no comment. The high court split 4-4 in late June, effectively killing the White House’s plans to shield from deportation immigrants who are in the country illegally and provide them work permits. The court has been short-handed since Justice Antonin Scalia died in February. The case still could return to the court, but probably not until a later term. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now