A Texas law that would let police arrest migrants for illegal entry is going before a judge

Federal judge signals he's dubious of Texas' controversial 'show me your papers law'

If the first three hours of arguments in the lawsuit over Texas' controversial new immigration bill are any indication, a federal judge in Austin isn't buying it. During Thursday's trial opening, Judge David A. Ezra of the Western District of Texas appeared skeptical about the constitutionality of Texas' law, which would allow state and local police to arrest and deport migrants who cross the border illegally. During questioning, Ezra directed t…

Lawyers for the Biden administration and the Texas government faced each other in court over a new S.B.4 law that makes illegal border crossing a state crime

JUST IN: Biden admin takes Texas to court over law making illegal border crossing arrestable offense, denies ‘invasion’ on border

The DHS lawyers argued that there was no "invasion" at the border.

'Yikes': Federal judge skeptical toward implementation of Texas' border law

A federal judge appeared skeptical toward the constitutionality of Texas' sweeping border security law that drastically expands the state's authority.

Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime

The law makes illegally crossing the border a Class B misdemeanor, carrying a punishment of up to six months in jail.

Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime

An Austin judge will decide whether Senate Bill 4 will go into effect on March 5. The new law allows police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border.