STATE & NATIONAL: Today, as appellate courts are reviewing the legality of state authorized arrests of illegals immigrants, where the states of Texas, Nevada, California, New Mexico and Florida stand remains in question. In regard to the new established law v the appeals currently being petitioned by US DOJ and the DHS the very strong possibility May exists that woukd fund Texas and tge states including Florida, in violation of the federal immigration law.
By Anne M Erbynstein
As of now, the situation regarding state-authorized arrests of undocumented immigrants varies across the mentioned states. In Texas, tge legislature has enacted a contentious new law known as SB4 that grants local police the authority to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. The law also imposes criminal penalties and allows state judges to order deportations to Mexico.
This week, the US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas to enforce this law temporarily while litigation continues in lower courts. However, it could still be blocked at a later date.
IN reaction to the SCOTUS ruling, the Biden administration has sued to block the law, arguing that states lack authority to legislate on immigration, an issue solely within the federal government’s domain.
In comparison to Texas, the states of Nevada, California, New Mexico, and Florida harness specific laws involving legality and illegality of imposing arbitrary , non federal statues established in regard to immigration. Specifically, there are no recent reports of these states enacting similar laws to Texas’s SB4.
While, Todsy, the Federal government continues its stand against US states in acting llamas in a manner that over steps the Federal government’s sole authority to imposed and establish immigration law, the states authority is rendered ineffective as the possibility of a federal violation claim is possible for charging Texas and other states abridging the federal immigration law.
Generally, immigration laws fall under federal jurisdiction, and states do not have the authority to legislate on immigration matters. However, individual states may have varying approaches to cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Currently, as appeals are waged against the US Supreme Court decision, It’s essential to monitor ongoing legal challenges and appeals to understand the specific stance of each state regarding immigration enforcement.
While Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and Texas legislators have taken significant steps to enforce immigration law at the state level, the other mentioned states have not implemented comparable measures. The legal landscape remains dynamic, and court decisions will continue to shape the enforcement landscape.
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