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Supreme Court Delays Enforcement of Texas Immigration Law

The hold on Senate Bill 4 extends as the legal battle over immigration enforcement authority between Texas and the Biden administration continues.

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Justice Samuel Alito
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tours the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass, Texas, on May 23, 2022. A Russian state television host has gleefully commented on escalating disagreements between the Biden administration and Republican governors, including Texas governor Greg Abbott, over the U.S.'s southern border with Mexico, a key sticking point complicating future aid deliveries to Ukraine.

Overview

  • Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended a hold on Texas' Senate Bill 4, delaying its enforcement until further review.
  • Senate Bill 4 allows Texas law enforcement to arrest and prosecute individuals for allegedly crossing the border illegally.
  • The law has sparked a legal showdown between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement authority.
  • Federal officials argue that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, while Texas claims the right to defend itself from illegal crossings.
  • The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments on the law on April 3.