"Texas Immigration Law Sparks Tension and Concern Among Officials and Legal Immigrants"

Mexico has warned a federal US court that allowing Texas' controversial immigration law to take effect would lead to "substantial tension" between the two nations, straining US-Mexico relations. The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, criminalizes unauthorized entry into Texas and allows state judges to order immigrants' deportation, conflicting with federal immigration enforcement. Mexico filed a brief supporting the law's challengers, including the Biden administration, arguing that it would be applied in a discriminatory manner and interfere with federal jurisdiction over immigration. Mexico has also directed its consulates in Texas to provide support for Mexican nationals affected by the law.