Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrants
- The Trump administration has moved to dismiss a lawsuit from the Biden administration against Texas over Senate Bill 4, which allows local police to arrest migrants who enter illegally.
- Senate Bill 4 is recognized by legal experts as the most extensive law of its kind, permitting immigration enforcement by local police.
- Despite the dismissal of the lawsuit, Senate Bill 4 will not be implemented.
- Representative David Spiller stated that the Justice Department's decision to drop the case is 'great news for Texas'.
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