Legal Showdown: DOJ Challenges Texas Over Controversial Migrant Prosecution Law
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