Supreme Court Upholds Texas Immigration Law, Allowing State Police to Arrest Migrants

The US Supreme Court declined to block a new Texas law allowing the state to arrest and deport people who enter the country illegally, despite the Biden administration's objections. The law, known as SB4, makes it a state crime to illegally enter or reenter the US through Texas and tasks state law enforcement officers with ensuring compliance. The administration argues that the law intrudes on federal authority to set immigration policy, while Texas asserts its authority to defend itself against the influx of illegal immigration. This decision is a setback for the Biden administration on a key issue that has defined the 2024 presidential election campaign.