The injunction, granted on Thursday, paused the law scheduled to take effect on March 5. This development coincided with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's visits to Texas to address immigration issues.
According to ABC News, Governor Abbott signed a bill in December granting Texas police the authority to detain illegal immigrants amidst what he described as Biden's failure to address the border crisis. Abbott emphasized that the new law aimed to halt the surge of illegal entries into Texas, stating, "Biden's deliberate inaction has left Texas to fend for itself."
In response to Abbott's law, left-leaning organizations like the ACLU initiated legal action to halt its implementation. Judge Ezra's decision highlighted concerns about Texas potentially overriding federal directives, which he deemed contrary to the Constitution and historical legal precedents.
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President Biden and former President Trump both visited the Texas-Mexico border, with Biden's visit characterized by some as a photo opportunity. The ongoing legal battle over Texas' immigration enforcement measures underscores the contentious debate surrounding border security and immigration policies in the United States.
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