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law-and-politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas S.B. 4 Immigration Law Challenged in Federal Court

A Texas state lawyer admitted in federal court that the state may have gone "too far" with its controversial immigration law, SB4, which makes entering Texas illegally a state crime and allows state judges to order immigrants to be deported. The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is examining the statute, which has been temporarily paused, while the Texas Solicitor General argued that the law was an attempt to enforce federal immigration laws being ignored by the Biden administration. The court is considering whether to uphold the law, with one judge expressing skepticism and the Justice Department urging the court to maintain its previous ruling blocking the law.

via CNN|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #federal-court #immigration-law

law-and-politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"US Appeals Court Upholds Hold on Texas Border Security Law"

A U.S. appeals court has upheld a ruling blocking a Texas law that would allow state authorities to arrest and prosecute individuals suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a statute that the Biden administration argues interferes with federal authority over immigration. The law, known as S.B. 4, has become a focal point in the clash between Texas and the Biden administration over border security and immigration. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Texas's request to let the law take effect while the state's appeal is ongoing, with arguments scheduled for April 3. The law's opponents argue that it violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law by encroaching on the federal government's power to regulate immigration.

via Reuters|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #biden-administration #immigration

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"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.

via CNN|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #immigration-law #international-relations

law-and-politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Federal Appeals Court Considers Fate of Texas Immigration Enforcement Law"

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments over Texas' Senate Bill 4, which allows police to arrest migrants who illegally cross into the U.S. from Mexico. The law was temporarily blocked by a 2-1 ruling, with the Supreme Court indicating it could take effect. The Department of Justice has sued Texas, arguing that immigration laws are under federal jurisdiction. The White House has criticized the law as "harmful and unconstitutional," while Texas Governor Greg Abbott has defended it as a means to enhance border security.

via NBC News|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #department-of-justice #immigration-law

law-and-politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Appeals Court Halts Enforcement of Controversial Texas Immigration Law Again"

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals halted the enforcement of a Texas immigration law that allows state law enforcement to arrest individuals suspected of entering the country illegally, just hours after the Supreme Court allowed the law to take effect. The Biden administration's emergency application to block the law was rejected by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, with three liberal justices dissenting. The law, signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, makes crossing the border illegally a crime and enables local law enforcement to arrest suspects, but critics argue it could lead to civil rights violations and racial profiling. Mexico has stated it will not accept deportations of non-Mexican citizens from Texas, and the White House has criticized the law as politicizing the border.

via The Hill|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #biden-administration #immigration-law

businesslabor-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Legal Review of Musk's Post Threatening Workers' Stock Options"

A federal appeals court in New Orleans is reconsidering whether a 2018 Twitter post by Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they chose union representation, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming it an illegal threat. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals initially upheld this decision, but later voted to rehear the matter, leading to a recent hearing before a panel of 17 judges. The case revolves around a tweet made during United Auto Workers organizing efforts at a Tesla facility in California, with the judges questioning whether the post, which appeared on Musk's personal account, constituted a threat to workers.

via Yahoo Finance|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #businesslabor-relations #elon-musk

legal-education2 years ago•2 min saved

"5th Circuit Appeals Court Blocks Texas Book Ban Law"

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Texas Education Agency from enforcing a law requiring booksellers to rate the explicitness and relevance of sexual references in materials sold to schools, siding with booksellers who claimed it violated their First Amendment rights. The law, which requires vendors to rate materials for appropriateness based on sexual content, was deemed unconstitutional and an undue economic burden on vendors. While a component of the law remains in effect, the court dismissed claims against certain officials and opponents argue that such laws often target books exploring sexuality and race, while supporters argue it restores parents' rights to protect their children from certain themes.

via The Texas Tribune|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #book-rating-law #first-amendment

judiciary2 years ago•1 min saved

"Texas Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez Confirmed as First Latina on 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals"

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez as the first Latina judge on the conservative-leaning 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Ramirez, currently a U.S. magistrate judge for the Northern District of Texas, received support from Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, paving the way for her confirmation. Born to Mexican immigrants, Ramirez has extensive experience in civil cases and is seen as a model for others. The 5th Circuit Court covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

via The Texas Tribune|

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

US Appeals Court Upholds Abortion Pill Restrictions, Pending Supreme Court Review

A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court's ruling that would have removed the medication abortion drug mifepristone from the market, but upheld aspects of the ruling that could limit access to the pills. The availability of mifepristone will not be affected for now, as the Supreme Court has already stated that the drug and its regulations will remain in place. This ruling is part of a significant legal battle over abortion rights since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade precedent. Medication abortion is the most common type of abortion in the US, and the availability of abortion pills has been crucial in states where abortion is restricted. The lawsuit was filed by anti-abortion doctors and medical organizations, arguing that the FDA broke the law in approving mifepristone and relaxing certain restrictions.

via CNN|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #abortion #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Conservative appeals court to decide fate of abortion pill access

A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hear arguments on Wednesday in a closely watched case brought by anti-abortion activists seeking to ban the abortion pill mifepristone, with potentially far-reaching impact on abortion access across the United States. The Biden administration will urge a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn last month's unprecedented ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas suspending mifepristone's FDA approval. Mifepristone is part of a two-drug regimen with misoprostol used for medication abortions, which account for more than half of U.S. abortions.

via Reuters|

#5th-us-circuit-court-of-appeals #abortion #anti-abortion-activists