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Governor Greg Abbott (2nd from left) speaks to the Texas press as Republicans celebrate a federal judge's decision to halt President Obama's executive action on immigration. Abbott expressed confidence that Texas and 25 other states will prevail as the case moves through higher courts. Left to right are Sen. Ted Cruz, Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. (Photo by Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/Corbis via Getty Images)

Governor Greg Abbott (2nd from left) speaks to the Texas press as Republicans celebrate a federal judge's decision to halt President Obama's executive action on immigration. Abbott expressed confidence that Texas and 25 other states will prevail as the case moves through higher courts. Left to right are Sen. Ted Cruz, Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. (Photo by Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/Corbis via Getty Images)