Texas immigration law: Here’s what to know about SB 4
Mar 18, 2024 · Texas has argued the law follows federal immigration laws, and that the state has a right to defend itself under Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from ...
Immigration - The Texas Tribune
5 days ago · Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help. By Matthew Choi Jan. 22, 2025 . The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student ...
Texas law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide | The …
Oct 24, 2024 · The moves are part of Texas’ crackdown to secure the border it shares with Mexico — an unprecedented challenge to the federal government’s long standing authority over immigration law. Texas ...
Federal appeals court to decide fate of Texas immigration law
Apr 3, 2024 · The Biden administration and civil rights organizations sued Texas to stop the law, claiming SB 4 is unconstitutional because it interferes with federal immigration laws. The law’s proponents ...
Texas House approves two immigration bills ... - The Texas Tribune
Oct 25, 2023 · The package of bills continues the state’s recent push to deter illegal immigration at the Texas-Mexico border, which has been a priority for Gov. Greg Abbott. The state has spent billions, and ...
Judge to decide if new Texas immigration law can take effect | The ...
Feb 15, 2024 · DOJ says Texas law interferes with federal immigration law. The DOJ argues that SB 4 interferes with federal law, and even if the Texas law attempts to mirror federal law, it’s still problematic ...
Texas has spent $11 billion on border security. Is it working? | The ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Texas DPS special agents apprehend a group of undocumented migrants from Honduras as part of Operation Lone Star in Kinney County near Brackettville on Nov. 8, 2021.
New immigration order met with skepticism, concern in Texas
Jun 4, 2024 · In Texas, migrant advocacy and civil rights groups blasted the order, which they said resembles failed policies of past administrations and will put many migrants at risk of violence as they wait ...
Some Texas officials vow to aid Trump’s immigration crackdown
3 days ago · In Texas, some officials said they are ready to help Trump — but did not specify what that means. Among them is Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare , the top elected official in the 15th largest ...
Supreme Court says Texas can’t block feds from the border | The …
Jan 22, 2024 · In recent weeks, Shelby Park in Eagle Pass has become the center of a standoff between Texas and the federal government over immigration enforcement. Most recently, Gov. Greg Abbott has ramped up ...