But then there is no action on legitimate (non-amnestied) applications, as well. I mean, that might be a leverage point - the Rs saying that we'll hold up "regular" actions along with the amnestied ones. But then that becomes a whole different political issue, with the tug-the-heartstrings crowd gaining many more news stories.Simple. The amnesty requires some application to Homeland Security to normalize the status of the illegal alien, such as the Deferred Action program. Prevent any funds going to this endeavor and you have defunded it. No applications can be processed, no one can be granted amnesty.
Respectfully, IMHO, that is not a good option in the long run.
Impeachment would likely fire up the Democrat's base, which is what they want. The Democrats raised this before the last election to try and poison the well, now Obama's actions (taking three not button issues almost immediately after the Mid-Terms and giving the GOP a one finger salute over them) has been designed to provoke confrontation.
No real argument. Pursue impeachment and increase the chance of losing the next election.
Here's a constructive thought (I hate the idea of being perceived simply as a nihilist): Rs should actually pass a decent immigration reform bill. Define "decent" however they want, but ignore the EO amnesty issue and give the president something to either sign or veto. Come up with a plan. Lead. Do something other than whine.