CNS News– The Supreme Court has extended a temporary block on a new Texas immigration law, known as SB4, which allows police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the border from Mexico and imposes criminal penalties.
The Biden administration challenged the law, arguing it is inconsistent with Supreme Court precedent dating back 100 years. Conservative Justice Samuel Alito issued the order, imposing a temporary freeze on a lower court decision, ensuring that the law remains on hold “pending further order” of the court.
Alito has intervened three times to keep the lower court ruling on hold, preventing the law from going into effect. The most recent order, which was set to expire, has now been extended indefinitely, giving all nine justices more time to determine the next steps.
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The Supreme Court has extended a temporary block on a new Texas immigration law that is being challenged by the Biden administration. https://t.co/0QZkJIAj97
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In response to the Biden administration’s challenge, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defended the law, stating that it complements federal law and allows the state to defend itself from violent transnational cartels. The city of El Paso and two immigrant rights groups also challenged the law, arguing that it should not be enforced.
The Supreme Court’s decision to extend the temporary hold on the Texas immigration law indicates that the justices are carefully considering the legal arguments and implications of the law. The ruling highlights the complex legal and policy issues surrounding immigration enforcement at the state level and the ongoing debate over the appropriate role of states in regulating immigration.