Texas Immigration Law Faces Legal Challenges and Criticism from Multiple Parties

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), a controversial law that empowers state law enforcement to detain and deport migrants entering or living in the U.S. illegally. The complaint argues that SB4 violates federal immigration powers and deprives immigrants of their rights under federal law. The lawsuit seeks to prevent the enforcement of SB4 before it takes effect on March 5. El Paso County, along with two immigrant advocacy organizations, is also part of the legal challenge. Critics argue that the law will disproportionately target Hispanic residents and U.S. citizens in Texas.