Crowley Political Report

Moments after the U.S. Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 in the Texas vs. United States immigration case, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton criticized Republicans for failing to act on immigration reform and chastised GOP nominee Donald Trump.

The case could have a significant impact on Florida's Hispanic voters who may view the court's deadlock as a strong signal that the fate of immigration may lay heavily on the who the next president appoints to the Supreme Court.

Here is Clinton's statement:

"Today’s deadlocked decision from the Supreme Court is unacceptable, and show us all just how high the stakes are in this election. As I have consistently said, I believe that President Obama acted well within his constitutional and legal authority in issuing the DAPA and DACA executive actions. These are our friends and family members; neighbors and classmates; DREAMers and parents of Americans and lawful permanent residents. They enrich our communities and contribute to our economy every day. We should be doing everything possible under the law to provide them relief from the specter of deportation.

"Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is purely procedural and casts no doubt on the fact that DAPA and DACA are entirely within the President's legal authority. But in addition to throwing millions of families across our country into a state of uncertainty, this decision reminds us how much damage Senate Republicans are doing by refusing to consider President Obama’s nominee to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Our families and our country need and deserve a full bench, and Senate Republicans need to stop playing political games with our democracy and give Judge Merrick Garland a fair hearing and vote.

"This decision is also a stark reminder of the harm Donald Trump would do to our families, our communities, and our country.