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Texas Immigration Laws Face Potential Supreme Court Showdown as Clash with Justice Department Intensifies

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AUSTIN, Texas — A clash between the Justice Department and the state of Texas over new immigration legislation may end up in the hands of the Supreme Court. The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas, sparking a heated legal battle that could ultimately determine the fate of the state’s controversial immigration laws, which are scheduled to go into effect in March. Texas argues that its new immigration powers, outlined in Senate Bill 4, are necessary because the federal government has failed to adequately enforce immigration laws along the southern border. However, the … Read more

Frankfort Police Department Unveils New Crime-Fighting Technology, Enhancing Community Safety

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Frankfort, KY – The Frankfort Police Department has released a statement regarding an incident that occurred on January 4th, 2024. The details of the incident, including the names of those involved, have not been disclosed at this time. The police department is currently conducting an investigation to gather more information. According to the police department, the incident took place in the early morning hours. Authorities responded to a call and arrived at the scene to find multiple individuals present. The nature of the incident and the relationship between the individuals involved is still under investigation. … Read more

US Justice Department Takes Texas to Court, Challenging Controversial Immigration Law

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HOUSTON, Texas – The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over a new immigration law that restricts the transportation of undocumented immigrants. The department argues that the law interferes with federal immigration enforcement and is unconstitutional. The law in question, known as Senate Bill 20, was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2021 and went into effect on March 1, 2022. It allows law enforcement officers to stop and detain vehicles suspected of transporting undocumented immigrants and imposes penalties on drivers who knowingly transport undocumented individuals. Critics … Read more

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