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law-and-politics1 year ago

Texas Lawyer Concedes State Went 'Too Far' with Immigration Law

A lawyer defending Texas' Senate Bill 4 admitted to a federal appeals court that the state may have gone "too far" with the controversial immigration law, which allows state and local authorities to arrest and deport undocumented migrants. The court is considering whether the law infringes on federal immigration enforcement. The Texas Solicitor General argued that local authorities would work with federal partners if the law is implemented, while a Biden administration lawyer urged the court to maintain its previous rulings. The panel's decision to pause the law while its constitutionality is debated indicates that the legal battle over Senate Bill 4 is likely to continue, possibly reaching the Supreme Court.

via The Daily Beast|
#federal-appeals-court#immigration#law-and-politics
immigration-law-enforcement1 year ago

"Texas Immigration Law Enforcement and Legal Challenges"

The enforcement of Texas' new immigration law, Senate Bill 4, may pose challenges for authorities, even those who support it, due to logistical and legal complexities. The law allows state and local authorities to arrest individuals suspected of illegally entering Texas from another country, but questions remain about how, when, and if it will be enforced. The law's impact on law enforcement, potential racial profiling, and cooperation with Mexico are also areas of concern. While some law enforcement officials support the measure, others express reservations about its implementation and potential impact on crime reporting by undocumented individuals.

via The Texas Tribune|
#border-security#immigration#immigration-law-enforcement
law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Halts Texas Border Enforcement Law"

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily halted the implementation of Texas' controversial immigration-enforcement law, Senate Bill 4, until at least March 13, following a flurry of legal activity. The law, which would allow local and state police to arrest individuals suspected of being in the country illegally, was initially set to go into effect on March 5. The Biden administration argued that the law conflicts with federal immigration enforcement policies, and the Supreme Court's decision means the law will remain on hold while the legal battle continues.

via KERA News|
#immigration-enforcement#law-and-politics#legal-battle