The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enact its hardline immigration law, SB4, giving state and local authorities the authority to detain and take legal action against immigrants entering the United States across the border. Mexico.
Although President Joe Biden called the rule unconstitutional, this court's verdict means a great victory for Texas officials.
In addition to being a change from federal oversight of immigration enforcement in which federal officials traditionally participate in the process, SB4 gives Texas authorities the power to conduct similar activities with respect to immigrants.
The legislature's enactment has experienced legal hurdles, with Justice Samuel Alito blocking the policy's implementation three times previously.
However, the Supreme Court's verdict in favor of SB4 going into effect simultaneously with the lower federal courts' ruling has also come into play.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the verdict as a breakthrough against federal government overreach and praised it for deploring the violation of states' rights.
By contrast, the ACLU, whose previous court battle attacked the legislation, is determined to continue its fight opposing it until it is declared unconstitutional.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, issued dissenting opinions, criticizing the law for its ability to disrupt federal-state relations and dramatically diminish protections for migrants.
Under SB4, EPs can detain and question people suspected of crossing the border, resulting in misdemeanors, jail time, and heavy fines. The law's hot-button articles have raised concerns about shared jurisdiction issues and caused tensions in relations with Mexico.
