Legal Battle Between Texas and Biden Administration Over Anti-Illegal Immigration Law
The legal battle between Texas and the Biden administration over a state law allowing police to arrest migrants reaches a high-profile case with oral arguments being made after the law was briefly blocked by the Supreme Court.
Key Points
- Texas law adds 'improper border entry' as a new criminal offense
- Biden administration argues law intrudes on federal authority
- Supreme Court allowed the law to go into effect after brief block
Pros
- Texas law allows police to arrest those suspected of entering the U.S. illegally
- Efforts to crack down on illegal immigration by Texas
Cons
- Biden administration sued over the law, citing federal authority on immigration enforcement
- Legal feud between Texas and administration causing tension