8legs: 5th u.s. circuit court of appeals ruling

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Federal court allows Texas immigration law to take effect, continuing legal seesaw

A federal appeals court allowed Texas SB 4 to take effect in full, lifting the lower court injunction.
SB 4 would empower state authorities to arrest and deport people suspected of illegal entry and expand magistrates’ authority.
Civil rights groups argued SB 4 parts about the judicial system are unconstitutional and could enable racial profiling.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the decision, saying the state would continue defending its border and working to secure it.
The decision followed a history of rulings and challenges over SB 4, including standing issues that previously dismissed lawsuits.
DPS and other agencies had already partnered with federal immigration agents under 287(g) programs before the ruling.
The law’s fate underscores state rights arguments to defend borders amid evolving federal immigration policy.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal authority over immigration laws.
The appellate ruling clears the law to take effect, amid a broader legal ‘see-saw’ over SB 4’s provisions.
The court’s decision followed a hearing where Judge Ezra signaled concerns about constitutionality of key SB 4 sections.

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