Challenges

Justice Department Challenges Texas Law Granting Local Authorities Power to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants

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Dallas, Texas – The Biden administration is engaged in a legal battle with Texas over a new state law that empowers local law enforcement and judges to detain and remove undocumented immigrants. The law, known as SB 4, is set to take effect in a few months. According to the Justice Department, it violates the Constitution by granting powers that are reserved for the federal government to local officials. Texas was given until Wednesday to respond to the Justice Department’s concerns. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta stated that SB 4 is “clearly unconstitutional,” citing Supreme … Read more

Legal Showdown: DOJ Challenges Texas Over Controversial Migrant Prosecution Law

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Austin, Texas – The Department of Justice has taken legal action against Texas over its controversial new law aimed at prosecuting and deporting migrants coming into the United States from Mexico. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that the law violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution and seeks to prevent Texas from enforcing it. The Texas law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott last month, is set to go into effect on March 5. It grants authority to any Texas law enforcement officer to arrest individuals suspected of illegally entering the country. Once … Read more