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Texas asks court to decide if the state’s migrant arrest law went too far

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An attorney defending Texas' plans to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally told a panel of federal judges Wednesday that it's possible the law “went too far” but that will be up to the court to decide. The comment was made to a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that has already previously halted Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's strict immigration measure. Similar proposals that would allow local police to arrest m…

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Texas asks court to decide if the state's migrant arrest law went too far

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An attorney defending Texas' plans to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally told a panel of federal judges Wednesday that it's

1 month ago·United States

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New York Post

Texas asks court to decide if the state’s migrant arrest law ‘maybe went too far’

An attorney defending Texas' plans to arrest migrants who enter the US illegally told a panel of federal judges Wednesday that it's possible the law “went too far” but that will be up to the court to decide.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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KVIA

Texas asks court to decide if the state's migrant arrest law went too far

By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An attorney defending Texas’ plans to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally told a panel of federal judges Wednesday that it’s possible the law “went too far” but that will be up to the court to decide. The comment was made to a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that has already previously halted Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s strict immigration measure. Similar proposals that …

1 month ago·Panama City, United States

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Newsweek

Texas possibly "went too far" with migrant arrests, state official admits

A federal appeals court heard arguments over Texas' bill that would allow state officials to detain migrants accused of entering the country illegally.

1 month ago·United States

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WPLG

Texas asks court to decide if the state's migrant arrest law went too far

An attorney defending Texas' plans to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally told a panel of federal judges Wednesday that it's possible the law “went too far” but that will be up to the court to decide.The comment was made to a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that has already previously halted Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's strict immigration measure. Similar proposals that would allow local police to arrest migrants are now moving…

1 month ago·Miami, United States

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San Diego Union Tribune

Texas asks court to decide if the state's migrant arrest law went too far

Demonstrators gather outside federal court buildings in New Orleans on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, to protest a Texas law known as SB4. Texas officials appeared before a three-judge federal appeals panel to defend a state law that would allow police to arrest migrants for illegally entering the United States, a week after the same three judges put the law on hold. (AP Photo by Kevin McGill) (Kevin McGill / Associated Press) Texas asks court to de…

1 month ago·San Diego, United States

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