Texas Passes Strict Border Bill, Mexico Rejects Proposal to Deport Undocumented Immigrants

The Mexican government has "categorically rejected" Texas' proposal to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants to Mexico under Senate Bill 4. Mexico asserts its rejection of any measure that involves the involuntary return of migrants without due process and emphasizes its right to establish its own immigration policies. While the statement does not explicitly state whether Mexico will refuse to accept migrants removed from Texas under SB 4, it has ordered its consulates in Texas to provide information to Mexican citizens about their rights and the details of the bill. The bill, which has passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature, would make it a state crime to enter Texas illegally from Mexico and empower state and local authorities to deport undocumented immigrants.