Abbott Signs Law Allowing Texas to Arrest Migrants, Setting Up Federal Showdown

The new law, which takes effect in March, could bring in mass arrests and a court fight between Texas and the federal government over immigration powers.

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Greg Abbott on Monday escalated his challenge of President Biden’s border policies by signing a measure that allows Texas law enforcement officials to arrest migrants who enter the state from Mexico without legal authorization, setting the stage for a showdown with the federal government.