The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, Louisiana, has set April 17 as the date to hear arguments on Obama’s immigration actions, which were blocked by a federal judge in Texas last month.

The president’s actions are intended to offer a relief to approximately 5 million undocumented immigrants. The first one would expand the deferred action program for undocumented youth (DACA) implemented in 2012 by allowing an additional number of "dreamers" to apply for a protection from deportation and a work permit. The second one, known as DAPA, would allow parents of American citizens or residents to apply for the same protections.

However the president’s actions were blocked last month by a Federal Judge in Texas following a lawsuit by a coalition of 26 states. 

Subsequently, the Obama administration asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to lift the temporary hold.