article_snippet: The states, led by Texas, argue that Obama's action was unconstitutional and would force The states, led by Texas to invest more in law enforcement, health care and education.
article_snippet: Many Republicans in Congress and states led by Republicans oppose Obama's action, saying Obama overstepped Obama authority as president.
article_snippet: Obama's unconstitutional use of executive power to accomplish what Obama couldn't do in Congress sets a dangerous precedent that threatens the fabric of our Republic,' Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement responding to The Justice Department emergency motion. '
article_snippet: The state of Texas and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other states will continue to oppose Obama's unilateral and lawless actions,' Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton added.
article_snippet: A coalition of 14 states, including California and Iowa argued the President's unilateral and lawless actions will benefit states through increased tax revenues and improved public safety.
article_snippet: But Texas has on Texas side a longer list: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
article_snippet: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is spearheading the lawsuit along with 25 other governors .