As presidential contenders from both parties wrangle over how best to thwart illegal immigration, the challenge to President Barack Obama’s plan to delay deportation of about 5 million of those immigrants soon moves center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Supporters of the president’s plan last week filed nearly two dozen friend-of-the-court briefs highlighting adverse consequences of a ruling against the program, and that also show the benefits to businesses, law enforcement and social welfare if the justices allow Obama to halt the deportations.

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