Texas Law on Prosecution of Migrants

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a temporary stay on a lower court order blocking the implementation of a Texas law allowing prosecution of migrants illegally entering the state. The law provides a mechanism for Texas to remove migrants from the country. The U.S. Supreme Court may intercede if the temporary stay is not lifted.

Key Points

  • Temporary stay issued by U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • Austin's U.S. District Judge halted the implementation of Senate Bill 4
  • Texas law similar to federal statute under Title 8 USC 1325
  • Increased penalties for immigration offenses

Pros

  • Provides a mechanism for Texas to remove migrants from the country
  • Increases penalties for immigration offenses

Cons

  • May face legal challenges from the Biden administration
  • Similar state laws have been struck down by the Supreme Court in the past