Texas defends its anti-illegal immigration law in oral arguments before a federal appeals court panel as it remains on hold due to a legal challenge from the Biden administration. The law allows local police to arrest illegal immigrants and for judges to order them deported.
Key Points
Texas argues the law is necessary due to the federal government's alleged failure to secure the southern border
The Biden administration has criticized the law for interfering with federal immigration operations
The law remains on hold pending legal challenges
Pros
The law aims to address the ongoing crisis at the border
It allows local police to arrest illegal immigrants
Cons
The Biden administration argues the law is unconstitutional