Federal appeals court to decide whether Texas can give police broad powers to arrest migrants
- A federal appeals court is reviewing Texas's law that allows police to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry into the U.S.
- The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a previous ruling stating the law is unconstitutional and will decide its fate.
- Texas's Senate Bill 4, passed in 2023, enables state officers to arrest suspected illegal entrants and impose misdemeanor charges.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that the court's action is a "hopeful sign" for the law's implementation.
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Federal appeals court to decide whether Texas can give police broad powers to arrest migrants
A federal appeals court will decide whether a Texas law to give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. can take effect.
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Read Full ArticleA federal appeals court is about to decide whether a Texas law that gives the police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the United States can come into effect.
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